By:  Cain, Leedom                                      S.R. No. 353
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, On March 7, 1995, Seagoville Day will be celebrated
    1-3  at the State Capitol by the proud citizens of Seagoville in
    1-4  recognition of their illustrious town and its contributions to
    1-5  the State of Texas; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Founded in 1876, the town was originally named
    1-7  Seago after T. K. Seago, the gentleman who cleared his land of
    1-8  timber and built the first store in town; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The first official plat of the city was recorded
   1-10  in the Dallas County Deed Records in 1883; in 1910, the post
   1-11  office added the "Ville" to Seago and the name became officially
   1-12  Seagoville; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, The town was founded in the middle of the
   1-14  blackland soil and was perfect for agricultural use; today,
   1-15  lots for residences and businesses are reasonably priced; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, The inhabitants of this bustling little town are
   1-17  proud of their small town atmosphere and of having access to
   1-18  all the cultural and sports activities and advantages of the
   1-19  Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, "Home of the Post Oak Preserve," Seagoville has
   1-21  seven parks, tennis facilities, a public swimming pool, a senior
   1-22  citizen's center, and two youth centers; nearby is Lake Ray Hubbard
   1-23  which offers 22,745 acres for fishing, water sports, or plain
    2-1  relaxation; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, The residents of Seagoville are understandably
    2-3  proud of their town and its surroundings; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-5  74th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the citizens of
    2-6  Seagoville for an outstanding Seagoville Day; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-8  the City of Seagoville as a memento of this special day and as an
    2-9  expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
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   2-11                                       President of the Senate
   2-12                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-13                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-14                               on March 7, 1995.
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   2-16                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                        Member, Texas Senate
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   2-20                                        Member, Texas Senate