R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On February 19, 1997, many proud residents of
1-2 Rockwall County will travel to Austin to celebrate Rockwall County
1-3 Day at the State Capitol; and
1-4 WHEREAS, The state's smallest county at just over 148 square
1-5 miles, Rockwall County was founded in 1873 by a group of pioneering
1-6 Texans in Kaufman County who staked out their own community in its
1-7 northwestern corner because of their isolation from the county
1-8 seat; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The county was named for an extensive system of
1-10 subterranean walls that protrude above ground in rock outcroppings
1-11 unique to the area; discovered by settlers drilling for water, the
1-12 walls are thought by scientists to have been formed by the Balcones
1-13 Fault but continue to fuel speculation as to their real origin
1-14 because of their unusual man-made appearance; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Blessed with an abundant natural water supply and
1-16 the fertile soil characteristic of the Blackland Prairie region,
1-17 the county initially prospered as a thriving agricultural and
1-18 ranching center and today enjoys a robust and diverse economy that
1-19 offers distinct advantages to the business community as well with
1-20 its proximity to the Dallas metroplex area and its well-educated
1-21 and industrious populace; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Rockwall County has experienced phenomenal growth in
1-23 recent years, nearly doubling its 1980 population, and is currently
1-24 home to some 30,000 residents who have found this county an ideal
2-1 place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Citizens of Rockwall County are justifiably proud of
2-3 their innovative and award-winning schools, where students
2-4 consistently outperform their peers in state and national
2-5 standardized tests, win top honors in academic competitions, and go
2-6 on to attend college in vast numbers; and
2-7 WHEREAS, Recreational opportunities abound in this
2-8 picturesque county and include superb golfing at top-notch area
2-9 courses and unparalleled sailing at scenic Lake Ray Hubbard,
2-10 considered one of the best inland sailing lakes in the country; the
2-11 lake also is a popular destination for swimmers, fishermen, and
2-12 those just wishing to relax along its waters aboard the charming
2-13 paddle wheel boat, the Texas Queen, as participants in one of its
2-14 popular dinner cruises; and
2-15 WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike are treated to a wealth
2-16 of cultural opportunities as well, including the Rockwall County
2-17 Historical Museum, an art gallery featuring the work of local and
2-18 regional artists, the Hubbard Chamber Music Series, and other
2-19 musical performances by the local Lakeside Singers; and
2-20 WHEREAS, Proof positive that good things do come in small
2-21 packages, Rockwall County has indeed played a vital role in the
2-22 development of the Lone Star State, and it is a great pleasure to
2-23 join with our fellow Texans in saluting this exemplary county and
2-24 its citizens at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-25 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas
2-26 Legislature hereby declare Wednesday, February 19, 1997, as
2-27 Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to
3-1 all of its citizens on this special occasion.
Denny
Laney Gutierrez Oliveira
Alexander Haggerty Olivo
Allen Hamric Palmer
Alvarado Hartnett Patterson
Averitt Hawley Pickett
Bailey Heflin Pitts
Berlanga Hernandez Place
Bonnen Hightower Price
Bosse Hilbert Puente
Brimer Hilderbran Rabuck
Burnam Hill Ramsay
Carter Hinojosa Rangel
Chavez Hirschi Raymond
Chisum Hochberg Reyna of Bexar
Christian Hodge Reyna of Dallas
Clark Holzheauser Rhodes
Coleman Horn Rodriguez
Cook Howard Roman
Corte Hunter Sadler
Counts Hupp Seaman
Crabb Isett Serna
Craddick Jackson Shields
Cuellar Janek Siebert
Culberson Jones of Lubbock Smith
Danburg Jones of Dallas Smithee
Davila Junell Solis
Davis Kamel Solomons
Delisi Keel Staples
Denny Keffer Stiles
Driver King Swinford
Dukes Krusee Talton
Dunnam Kubiak Telford
Dutton Kuempel Thompson
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Tillery
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Torres
Eiland Longoria Turner of Coleman
Elkins Luna Turner of Harris
Farrar McCall Uher
Finnell McClendon Van de Putte
Flores McReynolds Walker
Gallego Madden West
Galloway Marchant Williams
Garcia Maxey Williamson
Giddings Merritt Wilson
Glaze Moffat Wise
Goodman Moreno Wohlgemuth
Goolsby Mowery Wolens
Gray Naishtat Woolley
Greenberg Nixon Yarbrough
Grusendorf Oakley Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 168 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 1997, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House