By: Sibley S.R. No. 772 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-3 residents of Ellis County in declaring Wednesday, April 28, 1993, 1-4 as Ellis County Day; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A county of rural charm and natural beauty, 1-6 Ellis County is located in North Central Texas and was created in 1-7 1849 from Robertson and Navarro counties; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The county was named for Richard Ellis who was 1-9 president of the convention that declared Texas' independence from 1-10 Mexico--the Convention of 1836; and 1-11 WHEREAS, During the early days, the land in Ellis County 1-12 served as the buffalo hunting grounds of several Indian tribes; the 1-13 earliest inhabitants and hunters were the Tonkawa, Kickapoo, Bidai, 1-14 Anadarko, and Waco; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Today, Ellis County is one of the leading agricultural 1-16 areas in the state; although the early settlers were chiefly stock 1-17 raisers, the land has been cultivated since its first settlement 1-18 in 1843; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The fertile black land soils extend through the center 1-20 of the county and the terrain varies from gently rolling hills to 1-21 level plain; on the east border are the Trinity River and 1-22 Chalmers Creek; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The county's chief economic resource is livestock, 2-1 with cotton, sorghums, and other grains contributing to its economic 2-2 stability; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The county seat is Waxahachie, a city which derives 2-4 its name from the Indian word for "cow or buffalo creek" and was 2-5 originally a part of the Chisholm Trail; and 2-6 WHEREAS, This historic town has been the location of several 2-7 major films and is well known for its charming Victorian-style homes 2-8 with gingerbread trim; and 2-9 WHEREAS, The Ellis County courthouse in Waxahachie 2-10 is elaborate; it was constructed with granite from Burnet County 2-11 and red sandstone; Italian artisans were imported to carve the 2-12 extensive stone exterior; and 2-13 WHEREAS, The county is host to numerous festive events 2-14 including the Scarborough Faire which is a springtime Renaissance 2-15 fair, the Italian festival, the national polka festival, and the 2-16 bluebonnet trail festivals; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Residents of Ellis County have preserved the 2-18 natural beauty of the land and are hospitable and friendly, making 2-19 Ellis County a pleasurable place to visit; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 73rd Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of 2-22 Ellis County for their contributions to the state and extend best 2-23 wishes to them for a celebratory Ellis County Day; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-25 Ellis County as atoken of regard from the Texas Senate. 3-1 _____________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the 3-4 above Resolution was adopted by 3-5 the Senate on April 28, 1993. 3-6 _____________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 _____________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate