By Johnson H.R. No. 73 74R4304 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Nacogdoches County is in the heart of the East Texas 1-2 Piney Woods, where timber and other agricultural industries are the 1-3 main strength of the economy; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Named for the Nacogdoche Indians who settled there 1-5 centuries ago, the county features lush scenery highlighted by 1-6 pristine lakes, well-stocked rivers, and the pastoral beauty of the 1-7 region's verdant woods, making this area a popular destination for 1-8 tourists, hikers, campers, fishermen, hunters, and other nature 1-9 lovers; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Yet the county's greatest asset is its people, who 1-11 are industrious, hardworking, honest, and straightforward, although 1-12 occasionally displaying a trademark East Texas stubbornness, and 1-13 who represent an excellent mix of ethnic diversity; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Residents of this fine county have ample reason to 1-15 be proud of their medical facilities and the health care services 1-16 available, which have made this area a medical treatment center for 1-17 residents throughout the Deep East Texas area; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This booming community is home to several major 1-19 industries and many small businesses, each of which is a corporate 1-20 good neighbor, and this vibrant business climate is the key to the 1-21 high standard of living that East Texans enjoy; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Located along El Camino Real, a trail blazed by the 1-23 first Spanish provincial governor in 1691, Nacogdoches County was 1-24 the site of many historic events that have contributed to the 2-1 unique cultural and social fabric of our great state; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The county seat of Nacogdoches holds the proud 2-3 distinction of being the oldest town in Texas and features such 2-4 historic attractions as the Old Stone Fort, the Adolphus Sterne 2-5 home, Oak Grove Cemetery, and the Old North Church; the bustling 2-6 downtown area still uses some of its original brick streets, but 2-7 the city also features such modern facilities as the Fredonia 2-8 Convention Center and the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center; and 2-9 WHEREAS, In addition, the city of Nacogdoches is the site of 2-10 Stephen F. Austin State University, one of the state's finest 2-11 institutions of higher learning; the university brings an influx of 2-12 young people into the city each year that provides a welcome 2-13 economic boon and also infuses the town with a youthful vitality 2-14 and spirit; and 2-15 WHEREAS, This prosperous community has benefited tremendously 2-16 from the guidance and dedication of the Nacogdoches Chamber of 2-17 Commerce, and special recognition should be extended to the current 2-18 members of the chamber's Leadership Nacogdoches program: Cheryl 2-19 Adamson, Gary Ashcraft, Barbara Aydlett, David Cozadd, Jeff Cupit, 2-20 Cindy Davidson, Robert Deen, Kristina Dempsey, Kay Evans, Claudia 2-21 Fields, Renee Gleitsmann, Patti Goodrum, Jerry Graham, Cheryl 2-22 Hamilton, Laurie Hurst, Kevin Kelley, Kirk Nobles, Chris Oglesbee, 2-23 Mark Patton, Teresa Hebert Patton, John Phillips, Janis Ploch, 2-24 Karen Rushton, Frank Still, and Linda Warner; now, therefore, be it 2-25 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-26 Legislature hereby honor the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce and 2-27 all the fine residents of the county for their outstanding 3-1 contributions to the State of Texas; and, be it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-3 prepared for the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce and the members of 3-4 Leadership Nacogdoches as an expression of high regard by the Texas 3-5 House of Representatives.