By: Sibley S.C.R. No. 55 99S0856/2 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Tuesday, March 30, 1999, has been selected by the 1-2 citizens of Waco as a special day to gather at the State Capitol to 1-3 recognize and celebrate the contributions of Waco to the heritage 1-4 of the State of Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Waco, initially a frontier town and major 1-6 thoroughfare for cowboys and their herds on the Chisholm Trail, is 1-7 celebrating its 150th anniversary this year; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Rich in tradition and history, the city boasts a 1-9 number of diverse attractions such as the Texas Ranger Hall of 1-10 Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Dr Pepper Museum, Cameron Park, 1-11 Indian Spring Park, and Helen Marie Taylor Museum; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Waco is proud to be the home of Baylor University, 1-13 the oldest continuously operated university in Texas; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Waco is justifiably proud of its history, culture, 1-15 progressive development, and contributions to the heritage of the 1-16 State of Texas; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This special day is an appropriate occasion for the 1-18 Texas Senate and House of Representatives to recognize the citizens 1-19 of Waco and to commend them for their notable endeavors and 1-20 achievements; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-22 hereby declare March 30, 1999, as Waco Day at the State Capitol and 1-23 join Waco residents as they celebrate their city's greatness; and, 2-1 be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-3 citizens of Waco as an expression of the recognition and 2-4 appreciation of the Texas Legislature.