By: Cain S.R. No. 294 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 294 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, On March 18, 1997, Seagoville Day will be celebrated 1-4 at the State Capitol by the proud citizens of Seagoville in 1-5 recognition of their illustrious town and its contributions to 1-6 the State of Texas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Founded in 1876, the town was originally named Seago 1-8 after T. K. Seago, the gentleman who cleared his land of timber 1-9 and built the first store in town; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The first official plat of the city was recorded in 1-11 the Dallas County Deed Records in 1883; in 1910, the post office 1-12 added the "ville" to Seago and the name became officially 1-13 Seagoville; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Located in southeastern Dallas County and partly 1-15 in Kaufman County, the town was founded in the middle of the 1-16 blackland soil and was perfect for agricultural use; today, lots 1-17 for residences and businesses are reasonably priced; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The inhabitants of this bustling little town, 1-19 with a growing population of 9,500, are proud of their small town 1-20 atmosphere and of having access to all the cultural and sports 1-21 activities and advantages of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex; and 1-22 WHEREAS, "Home of the Post Oak Preserve and Environmental 1-23 Center," Seagoville has seven parks, tennis facilities, a senior 2-1 citizens' center, and two youth centers; nearby is Lake Ray Hubbard 2-2 which offers 22,745 acres for fishing, water sports, or plain 2-3 relaxation; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Seagoville hosts Seagofest in October of each year 2-5 to celebrate the flight of the beautiful Monarch butterfly; as they 2-6 migrate south, Seagoville is a layover stop for them; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The residents of Seagoville are understandably 2-8 proud of their town and its surroundings; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 75th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the citizens of 2-11 Seagoville for an outstanding Seagoville Day; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 the City of Seagoville as a memento of this special day and as 2-14 an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 18, 1997. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate