R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 3, 1999, 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 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 1999, 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. Christian _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 41 was adopted by the House on February 3, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House