By:  Sims                                              S.R. No. 205
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
    1-3  in joining the citizens of Gatesville in proclaiming Tuesday,
    1-4  February 14, 1995, as Gatesville Day; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The county seat of Coryell County, Gatesville
    1-6  is located in the heart of Central Texas and is surrounded by
    1-7  beautiful scenery and intriguing historical sites; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Originally a frontier post established on the
    1-9  banks of the Leon River, this attractive city rests in the midst
   1-10  of a fertile farmland belt and rolling hills; the area is accented
   1-11  by the majestic bluffs of the river and the giant trees, streams,
   1-12  and ponds that generously grace the landscape; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, The city is home to Raby Park and Faunt Le Roy
   1-14  Park and is just 23 miles from Mother Neff State Park, the
   1-15  state's oldest park; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Numerous festivals and events take place in
   1-17  Gatesville throughout the year; the summer brings the Shivaree
   1-18  Arts Fair and Rodeo and the Junior Rodeo, as well as JackPot
   1-19  Roping and PlayDay at the Gatesville Riding Club Arena; in December,
   1-20  there is the traditional Holiday Tour of Homes and Christmas Parade,
   1-21  and in January, the city holds a Youth Fair; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Gatesville was founded by courageous and hardy
   1-23  pioneers and was named the county seat in 1854; in spite of
    2-1  progressive development, the city has maintained its historical
    2-2  flavor and has wisely preserved much of its architectural past;
    2-3  and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Still standing are the old double-walled log
    2-5  jail built in 1855 and the First Christian Church established in
    2-6  1892; the graceful and impressive Coryell County courthouse remains
    2-7  the centerpiece of the town and is one of the finest examples of
    2-8  the Romanesque Renaissance Revival structures in Texas; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, While Gatesville offers the opportunities of a
   2-10  modern city, its rural charm and natural beauty have been retained,
   2-11  and the Gatesville residents deserve to be proud of their efforts
   2-12  to safeguard the amenities of their city; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-14  74th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of
   2-15  Gatesville for their contributions to our state and extend best
   2-16  wishes to them for a joyous and celebratory Gatesville Day; and,
   2-17  be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-19  the residents of Gatesville as an expression of regard from the
   2-20  Texas Senate.
   2-21                               ______________________________________
   2-22                                       President of the Senate
   2-23                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-24                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-25                               on February 13, 1995.
    3-1                               ______________________________________
    3-2                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-3                               ______________________________________
    3-4                                        Member, Texas Senate