By Christian                                      H.R. No. 58

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On January 30, 1997, many proud residents of

 1-2     Nacogdoches County will be in Austin to celebrate Nacogdoches Day

 1-3     at the Capitol; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A jewel of East Texas, this county seat sits nestled

 1-5     in the gently rolling hills of Texas' most abundant forest land;

 1-6     and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Named for the Nacogdoche Indians who settled there

 1-8     centuries ago, the city features several major industries and many

 1-9     small businesses, each of which strives to foster a spirit of

1-10     good-natured competition; the region's surrounding area is

1-11     highlighted by pristine lakes and rivers, making it a popular

1-12     destination for outdoor adventurers; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Nacogdoches holds the distinction of being the

1-14     oldest city in Texas, as well as the site of the state's first

1-15     newspaper, Gaceta de Tejas; historic monuments such as the Old

1-16     Stone Fort and the Old North Church are popular tourist attractions

1-17     and a source of great pride to the city's residents, and the annual

1-18     influx of Stephen F. Austin State University students infuses the

1-19     city with a youthful vitality and spirit; and

1-20           WHEREAS, This prosperous East Texas region has benefited

1-21     tremendously from the guidance and dedication of the Nacogdoches

1-22     County Chamber of Commerce; the members of the Texas House of

1-23     Representatives are pleased to welcome delegates of this fine

1-24     organization who are visiting Austin today, for the good work of

 2-1     this group will no doubt continue to emphasize the area's heritage

 2-2     while ensuring sure and steady progress into the next century; now,

 2-3     therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby recognize January 30, 1997, as Nacogdoches Day

 2-6     at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting

 2-7     citizens of Nacogdoches County; and, be it further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce as a

2-10     commemoration of this grand occasion and as an expression of high

2-11     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.