HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, Many proud citizens of Tyler will gather in Austin
1-2 on March 8 and 9, 1999, to celebrate Tyler Days at the State
1-3 Capitol, and this special occasion offers an excellent opportunity
1-4 to pay tribute to this noteworthy city and its residents; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Chartered in 1847 and named for President John
1-6 Tyler, this picturesque city is located in Smith County and has
1-7 long enjoyed its well-deserved reputation as one of the jewels of
1-8 East Texas' Piney Woods region; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Tyler has been blessed with a wealth of natural
1-10 resources, and for many years the city's local economy was
1-11 supported by such agricultural products as cotton, strawberries,
1-12 and peaches; in 1902, however, a devastating peach blight led
1-13 farmers to begin growing what has become the city's most well-known
1-14 export, the celebrated Tyler Rose; and
1-15 WHEREAS, This famous flower has become synonymous with
1-16 excellence in horticultural circles and among gardening
1-17 aficionados, and its numerous varieties can be viewed and enjoyed
1-18 annually at the Texas Rose Festival or year-round at the
1-19 world-renowned Municipal Rose Garden and Museum; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Today, Tyler's economy relies on the strength of the
1-21 petroleum, timber, and manufacturing industries, while the city has
1-22 also established itself as the home of numerous state-of-the-art
1-23 health care facilities; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Tyler boasts several outstanding colleges and
2-1 universities, including Texas College, The University of Texas at
2-2 Tyler, and Tyler Junior College, and the city's excellent public
2-3 school system attests to the importance that residents place on
2-4 education; and
2-5 WHEREAS, Among the many recreational options found within the
2-6 city are the Carnegie History Center, the Hudnall Planetarium, the
2-7 Tyler Museum of Art, and the Caldwell Zoo; Tyler is also a haven
2-8 for outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, and boating,
2-9 which are enjoyed by visitors and residents alike; and
2-10 WHEREAS, The citizens of Tyler are justifiably proud of their
2-11 city, with its strong historical ties and prosperous future, and it
2-12 is indeed a pleasure to pay tribute to these individuals as they
2-13 celebrate their shared heritage and continue to strive toward
2-14 achieving their common goals; now, therefore, be it
2-15 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-16 hereby recognize March 8 and 9, 1999, as Tyler Days at the State
2-17 Capitol and extend a warm welcome to those individuals who have
2-18 traveled to the Capitol City to celebrate this unique occasion;
2-19 and, be it further
2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-21 prepared for prominent display in the city of Tyler as an
2-22 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and
2-23 Senate.
Berman
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was adopted by the House on
March 9, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was adopted by the Senate on
March 9, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor