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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Hill County in celebrating Hill County Day |
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at the State Capitol on March 19, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1853, Hill County was named for |
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George Washington Hill, who served on the cabinet of Republic of |
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Texas President Sam Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Hillsboro serves as the county seat and is home to |
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the 66th District Court; the county courthouse features |
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floorboards obtained from the State Capitol, and the former jail |
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building that once held Elvis Presley now serves as a museum; and |
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WHEREAS, The county's rich heritage includes the |
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birthplace of legendary musician Willie Nelson in the City of |
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Abbott, and residents benefit from the exemplary educational |
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opportunities offered by Hill College; and |
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WHEREAS, Visitors to Hill County appreciate the area's |
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unique museums and antique stores, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy |
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recreational activities at Lake Whitney State Park and Aquilla |
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Lake, including fishing for the abundant bass, crappie, and |
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catfish; the region is also known for its sprawling live oak and |
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pecan trees and its flourishing wildlife; and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of Hill County are devoted to their |
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communities and cherish the amenities and natural resources that |
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help make it a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family, |
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and they can take justifiable pride in their exemplary efforts to |
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preserve the area's vibrant history and ensure the county will |
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continue to thrive long into the future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Hill County on their |
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many contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to all best |
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wishes for a memorable Hill County Day at the Capitol; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |