By:  Nixon                                             S.R. No. 237

 1-1     By:  Nixon                                             S.R. No. 237

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, March 4, 1997, has been designated Jasper Day at the

 1-4     State Capitol, and the Texas Senate is pleased to join the citizens

 1-5     of Jasper in honoring their city's important contributions to the

 1-6     culture and economy of our state; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Nicknamed "The Jewel of the Forest," Jasper is the

 1-8     county seat of Jasper County, one of the original 23 counties

 1-9     created by the Republic of Texas; the city was named in honor of

1-10     Sergeant William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolutionary War;

1-11     and

1-12           WHEREAS, The slogans adopted for the community,

1-13     "Something for Everyone," "All Roads Lead to Jasper," and the

1-14     "Lure of East Texas," depict the pride of its residents; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Jasper truly has "Something for Everyone" with

1-16     world-class fishing at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B. A. Steinhagen

1-17     Lake; year-round festivals and activities such as "Christmas on the

1-18     Square," the "Azalea Trail," and "Fall Fest" attract residents of

1-19     the Lone Star State to this picturesque area; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Nestled in the piney woods of East Texas, Jasper

1-21     is ideally situated near the Big Thicket National Preserve and is

1-22     home to Martin Dies, Jr., State Park; it was recently named one

1-23     of the "Top Ten Sporting Towns in the United States" by Outdoor

 2-1     Life Magazine; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, Jasper enjoys a diverse economy based on timber,

 2-3     oil and gas production, and agricultural products; the area has

 2-4     experienced rapid growth in recent years, and the citizens of

 2-5     Jasper pursue economic prosperity while protecting the pristine

 2-6     environment that makes Jasper an exceptional place to live; and

 2-7           WHEREAS, Noted for their friendliness and hospitality, the

 2-8     residents of Jasper have worked hard to make their lovely town one

 2-9     of the most productive in East Texas, and they are truly deserving

2-10     of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it

2-11           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-12     75th Legislature, hereby recognize March 4, 1997, as Jasper Day

2-13     at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to its citizens for a

2-14     most enjoyable and fun-filled day; and, be it further

2-15           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-16     the City of Jasper as an expression of the high regard of the

2-17     Texas Senate.

2-18                                  ______________________________________

2-19                                          President of the Senate

2-20                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-21                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-22                                  on March 4, 1997.

2-23                                  ______________________________________

2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-25                                  ______________________________________

2-26                                           Member, Texas Senate