By: Haley S.R. No. 500 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly joins 1-3 with the residents of the City of Jacksonville in proclaiming 1-4 Thursday, March 25, 1993, as Jacksonville Day; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Located in East Texas in Cherokee County, 1-6 Jacksonville is nestled in the midst of the beautiful hills and 1-7 forests that are found on both sides of U.S. Highway 69; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Originally a post office community established 1-9 prior to 1849, Jacksonville moved to its present site in 1872 1-10 when the International-Great Northern Railroad was built; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The city is noted for its spectacular lake scenery 1-12 and is home to Jacksonville, Palestine, and Striker lakes; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Well known to residents and vacationers are the 1-14 breathtaking views from Love's Lookout Park which is a popular 1-15 area for boating, hiking, and picnicking; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Lake Jacksonville has often been rated by area 1-17 fishermen as one of the best bass lakes in Texas and has a record 1-18 for a largemouth bass of over 15 pounds; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Although it is a prosperous, growing city, 1-20 Jacksonville has retained much of its rural charm and natural 1-21 beauty, and it is surrounded by scenic drives that wind through 1-22 the picturesque countryside of East Texas; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Jacksonville citizens have a first-class school 2-1 system, a strong economy, and excellent institutions of higher 2-2 education--Lon Morris College and Jacksonville Baptist College; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, The residents of Jacksonville deserve credit for 2-5 helping to preserve the city's amenities and its natural scenic 2-6 setting; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 73rd Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of 2-9 Jacksonville and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 2-10 Jacksonville Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 the City of Jacksonville as a token of regard from the Texas Senate. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the 2-16 above Resolution was adopted by 2-17 the Senate on March 25, 1993. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate