By Pitts                                               H.R. No. 485
         76R10066 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 24, 1999, many proud residents of Hillsboro
 1-2     will gather in Austin to celebrate Hillsboro Day at the State
 1-3     Capitol, and this festive event is indeed an appropriate occasion
 1-4     to pay special tribute to this unique Texas town; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The county seat of Hill County, the city was founded
 1-6     in 1853 and named for renowned surgeon Dr. George W. Hill; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Hillsboro has grown with the changing times while
 1-8     still maintaining the charm and friendliness of a small town; the
 1-9     city has many beautifully restored Victorian residences and also
1-10     boasts a number of fine antique shops, which attract discriminating
1-11     connoisseurs from across the state; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Among the city's most valuable assets is Hill
1-13     College, and this outstanding institution is home to the recently
1-14     opened Texas Heritage Museum and a newly remodeled and expanded
1-15     research center; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Each year Hillsboro hosts a number of gala events,
1-17     including the county fair, Hill County Round-up and Rodeo, and the
1-18     Pioneer Day Celebration and Parade, and these events are an ideal
1-19     showcase for the city's hospitality and scenic beauty; and
1-20           WHEREAS, On April 24, 1999, residents will celebrate the
1-21     restoration of the historic Hill County Courthouse, which was badly
1-22     damaged by a fire on January 1, 1993; the dedication ceremony and
1-23     benefit concert being held will feature Hill County native Willie
1-24     Nelson and mark the reopening of the hub of county government and
 2-1     the centerpiece of Hillsboro's historic downtown business district;
 2-2     and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The residents of Hillsboro are justifiably proud of
 2-4     their fine city and of the many special qualities that make it an
 2-5     outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; in
 2-6     light of its citizenry's many contributions to the State of Texas,
 2-7     it is most fitting that Hillsboro be given special legislative
 2-8     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-10     Legislature hereby recognize March 24, 1999, as Hillsboro Day at
2-11     the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the delegation from
2-12     Hillsboro who are visiting the Capitol on this day; and, be it
2-13     further
2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-15     prepared for prominent display in the city of Hillsboro as an
2-16     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.