H.R. No. 179 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Many proud residents of the city of Gatesville will 1-2 travel to Austin on February 14, 1995, to celebrate Gatesville Day 1-3 at the State Capitol; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Conveniently situated in Central Texas and now 1-5 linked to most major Texas cities by the state highway system, 1-6 Gatesville originally was an isolated settlement on the wild Texas 1-7 frontier; under constant threat of attack by the fierce Comanche 1-8 warriors of this region, the town attracted only the hardiest and 1-9 most courageous pioneers, but their steadfast determination enabled 1-10 the town to grow and prosper, and it soon became the county seat of 1-11 Coryell County; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The city is located along the beautiful Leon River 1-13 and is home to three city parks that offer a wide array of outdoor 1-14 recreational activities; residents have ample opportunity to 1-15 physically challenge themselves and each other at the city's public 1-16 tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasium, and swimming pool, and 1-17 everyone supports the dedicated young athletes who participate in 1-18 the Gatesville Little League program; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The city's historic downtown area features numerous 1-20 shopping and sightseeing opportunities, and its most famous 1-21 attraction is the Coryell County Courthouse, one of the finest 1-22 remaining examples of Romanesque Renaissance Revival architecture 1-23 in Texas; built in 1897, the distinctive building is constructed of 1-24 hand-cut limestone, and the interior of the clock tower's copper 2-1 dome showcases a stunning stained-glass mosaic; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Behind the courthouse stands the old log jail, where 2-3 visitors can venture back to the earliest days of frontier justice; 2-4 the tiny 140-year-old structure, only the size of four phone 2-5 booths, housed one guard, while the prisoner was kept in an 2-6 underground cell and fed through a trap door in the floor; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Gatesville residents celebrate their colorful 2-8 heritage and spirit throughout the year with festive events such as 2-9 the Wildcat Antique Show, the Shivaree Arts Fair and Rodeo, the 2-10 Gatesville Homecoming and Harvest Festival, the JackPot Roping and 2-11 PlayDay, and the annual Christmas Parade; in addition, the first 2-12 Saturday of each month brings a country music festival to the City 2-13 Auditorium, and this showcase has entertained music lovers from all 2-14 over Central Texas; and 2-15 WHEREAS, The people of Gatesville take justifiable pride in 2-16 their community, for this charming town and its energetic citizens 2-17 have added immeasurably to the rich history and culture of the Lone 2-18 Star State, and their contributions are indeed worthy of special 2-19 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-21 Legislature hereby recognize February 14, 1995, as Gatesville Day 2-22 at the Capitol and join the citizens of Gatesville in paying 2-23 tribute to one of Texas' finest cities; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-25 prepared for the people of Gatesville as a commemoration of this 2-26 grand occasion and as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-27 House of Representatives.