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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 152
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     welcome the residents of Rockwall County to the State Capitol
 1-5     on February 16, 1999, to celebrate Rockwall County Day; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Located north of Kaufman County in north central
 1-7     Texas, Rockwall County is situated mostly in the blackland
 1-8     prairie, and cedar, oak, pecan, and bois d'arc grow in the river
 1-9     bottom; the county has the highest proportion of arable land of
1-10     any county in the state, with 39 inches of annual rainfall; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Named for the extensive system of subterranean
1-12     walls that protrude above ground in outcroppings unique to the
1-13     area, the rock walls were discovered by settlers drilling for
1-14     water; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Settlement in the area began in 1846, while the
1-16     area was still part of Kaufman County, and Rockwall County was
1-17     formed in 1873; it is the smallest county in Texas; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The county was originally an agricultural and
1-19     ranching center; today the county enjoys a healthy and diverse
1-20     economy with close proximity to the Dallas metroplex area and
1-21     a well-educated and industrious citizenry; and
1-22           WHEREAS, In their award-winning schools, students of
1-23     the area consistently perform better than their peers in state
1-24     and national standardized tests, win top honors in academic
 2-1     competitions, and go on to college in large numbers; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Having experienced phenomenal growth in recent
 2-3     years, the population has nearly doubled since 1980; currently
 2-4     36,000 people live in this lovely county; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Cultural opportunities abound with the
 2-6     Rockwall County Historical Museum, the Hubbard Chamber Music
 2-7     Series, an art gallery showcasing the work of local and regional
 2-8     artists, and musical performances by the local Lakeside Singers;
 2-9     and
2-10           WHEREAS, With many recreational options close at hand,
2-11     the county boasts excellent golfing at superb area courses,
2-12     superior sailing at Lake Ray Hubbard, and exceptional fishing;
2-13     and
2-14           WHEREAS, Rockwall County has played a vital role in the
2-15     development of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to
2-16     pay tribute to it; now, therefore, be it
2-17           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-18     76th Legislature, hereby declare Tuesday, February 16, 1999,
2-19     Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol and extend best
2-20     wishes to all its residents on this special occasion; and, be
2-21     it further
2-22           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-23     the county as a memento of this special day.
2-24                                                                  Cain  
2-25                                                                  Carona
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2-27                                          President of the Senate
 3-1                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-2                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-3                                  on February 16, 1999.
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 3-5                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-7                                           Member, Texas Senate
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 3-9                                           Member, Texas Senate