S.R. No. 302
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The City of Palestine enjoys a reputation as one
1-3 of the most vibrant and progressive communities in the rich
1-4 agricultural and commercial region of East Texas; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Ideally situated between the Neches and Trinity
1-6 rivers, the area around Palestine attracted many early settlers who
1-7 were drawn by the fertile soils of the post oak savannah and the
1-8 abundant timber of the pine woods; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Among these original settlers was the family of
1-10 Daniel Parker, who came to Texas in 1833 from Palestine, Illinois;
1-11 members of this pioneer family established several early settlements
1-12 in the area, including a new community they named after the family's
1-13 former home; and
1-14 WHEREAS, When Anderson County was organized in 1846, the
1-15 town of Palestine occupied the geographical center of the new county
1-16 and was chosen as the county seat; the county's first courthouse was
1-17 erected in Palestine the following year; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Served by the International-Great Northern and the
1-19 Texas and New Orleans railroads, Palestine became an early market
1-20 and distribution point for the rapidly growing agricultural district
1-21 surrounding it; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Today, the modern city of Palestine continues to
1-23 be a thriving commercial center, deriving its prosperity from a
2-1 diverse economic base that includes manufacturing, agriculture,
2-2 and shipping industries; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Adding to the exceptional quality of
2-4 life to be found in Palestine are the community's excellent
2-5 educational facilities at Trinity Valley Community College, the
2-6 superb recreational opportunities for water sports at nearby Lake
2-7 Palestine, and several historic points of interest; and
2-8 WHEREAS, The Dogwood Trails Festival, held each March
2-9 when the dogwood trees are in full bloom, is one of the community's
2-10 biggest social events and one that attracts delighted visitors from
2-11 across the state; and
2-12 WHEREAS, The citizens of Palestine understandably take
2-13 great pride in celebrating the virtues of life in East Texas, and
2-14 it gives the members of this legislative body great pleasure to
2-15 join with these fellow Texans in saluting their community; now,
2-16 therefore, be it
2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-18 73rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 23, 1993, as
2-19 Palestine Day at the Texas Capitol and extend best wishes to all
2-20 of its citizens on this noteworthy occasion.
2-21 Turner
2-22 Armbrister Leedom Rosson
2-23 Barrientos Lucio Shapiro
2-24 Bivins Luna Shelley
2-25 Brown Madla Sibley
3-1 Carriker Moncrief Sims
3-2 Ellis Montford Truan
3-3 Haley Nelson Wentworth
3-4 Harris of Dallas Parker West
3-5 Harris of Tarrant Patterson Whitmire
3-6 Henderson Ratliff Zaffirini
3-7 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-8 _____________________________________
3-9 President of the Senate
3-10 I hereby certify that the
3-11 above Resolution was adopted by
3-12 the Senate on February 23, 1993.
3-13 _____________________________________
3-14 Secretary of the Senate
3-15 _____________________________________
3-16 Member, Texas Senate