1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes 1-3 the citizens of Wichita Falls on the joyous occasion of 1-4 Wichita Falls Day in Austin, April 14, 1999; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This event provides the citizens of Wichita Falls 1-6 with an opportunity to celebrate the amenities of their outstanding 1-7 city and to take pride in its unique contributions to the 1-8 State of Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Wichita Falls is located in Northwest Texas, a 1-10 region known for its cattle ranches, oil wells, and gently rolling 1-11 terrain; the city was named for the Wichita Indians who lived near 1-12 waterfalls on what is now the Wichita River; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The county seat of Wichita County, Wichita Falls 1-14 became one of our state's agricultural and trade centers in 1882 1-15 when the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad brought the first train 1-16 to the area; the city also became the headquarters for petroleum 1-17 production, service, and manufacturing in North Texas during the 1-18 oil boom of the early 1900s; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Wichita Falls is home to Sheppard Air Force Base, 1-20 one of the largest of five technical training centers in the 1-21 United States and host to the only NATO pilot training program in 1-22 the world; it is also home to Midwestern State University and 38 1-23 parks that offer a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, The Wichita Falls Waterfall is a re-creation of the 2-2 original falls that were washed away in a flood in 1886; several 2-3 area lakes, including Lake Arrowhead, and a number of museums and 2-4 art centers make Wichita Falls an ideal spot for tourists; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The residents of Wichita Falls are hardworking, 2-6 generous, and hospitable, and they have united successfully to 2-7 preserve the beauty and charm of their city; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Wichita Falls 2-10 and extend best wishes to them for a rewarding and festive 2-11 Wichita Falls Day; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them 2-13 as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Haywood 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 January 19, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate