By:  Sims                                             S.R. No. 1080
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize the City
    1-3  of Santa Anna in Coleman County as it celebrates Funtier Days on
    1-4  May 20, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Beginning with a colorful parade in downtown
    1-6  Santa Anna, the eventful day is filled with activities for the
    1-7  young and the young-at-heart, including various judging contests,
    1-8  water games, a car and tractor show, a chuck wagon dinner, and
    1-9  recognition of World War II veterans; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Funtier Days is a wonderful time for families,
   1-11  friends, and neighbors to join together in commemoration of
   1-12  their heritage and to become better acquainted with one another;
   1-13  and
   1-14        WHEREAS, During the ceremonies, the City of Santa Anna will
   1-15  sign a treaty with the Comanche Nation signifying the mutual respect
   1-16  and recognition of two great cultures; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The Comanche people were native to Texas long before
   1-18  the arrival of explorers and settlers; they fought gallantly for the
   1-19  protection of their territory on the battlefields of the southwestern
   1-20  frontier; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, The symbolic gesture will facilitate mutual
   1-22  understanding and respect for two peoples who love the land
   1-23  called Texas and call it their home; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, The citizens of Santa Anna are to be commended for
    2-2  providing a day of merriment as well as a time to reflect on their
    2-3  heritage; 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 City of Santa Anna
    2-6  for a most enjoyable and rewarding celebration of Funtier Days; and,
    2-7  be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as
    2-9  a token of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   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 May 16, 1995.
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                        Member, Texas Senate