1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 199 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 recognize the citizens of Port Arthur on the joyous occasion of 1-5 Port Arthur Day at the Capitol, which takes place February 22, 1999; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, This event provides the citizens of Port Arthur 1-8 with an opportunity to rejoice in the amenities of their outstanding 1-9 city and to take pride in its unique contributions to the 1-10 State of Texas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Founded in 1895 by Arthur E. Stilwell, a 1-12 railroad promoter, Port Arthur was destined to become the 1-13 second largest oil-refining site in the nation after the nearby 1-14 Spindletop eruption ushered in the great Texas oilfield boom; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Though situated in a famous oil refinery area, 1-16 Port Arthur is also well known for its surrounding beauty; the 1-17 McFaddin and Texas Point national wildlife refuges are to the 1-18 south of the city and Pleasure Island is connected by the 1-19 M. L. King-Gulfgate Bridge; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Snow geese, many species of ducks, and other 1-21 waterfowl populate the enchanting marshes, and Sabine Lake and 1-22 the nearby Gulf of Mexico provide for excellent freshwater and 1-23 saltwater fishing opportunities; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Local citizens and tourists enjoy Sea Rim State 2-1 Park and nearby Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park, 2-2 which marks the site of a Civil War battle in which a small number 2-3 of Confederates forced a large Union fleet to retreat; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Known for its commitment to educational 2-5 excellence, Port Arthur is home to Lamar University at Port Arthur 2-6 and was the first city in Texas to adopt the 12-grade public school 2-7 system; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Port Arthur residents are hardworking, generous, 2-9 and hospitable, and they have successfully preserved the beauty and 2-10 charm of their city; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Port Arthur 2-13 and extend best wishes to them for a rewarding and celebratory 2-14 Port Arthur Day; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-17 Bernsen 2-18 Armbrister Harris Ogden 2-19 Barrientos Haywood Ratliff 2-20 Bivins Jackson Shapiro 2-21 Brown Lindsay Shapleigh 2-22 Cain Lucio Sibley 2-23 Carona Luna Truan 2-24 Duncan Madla Wentworth 2-25 Ellis Moncrief West 2-26 Fraser Nelson Whitmire 2-27 Gallegos Nixon Zaffirini 2-28 Perry, President of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 President of the Senate 2-31 I hereby certify that the above 2-32 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-33 on February 22, 1999. 2-34 ______________________________________ 2-35 Secretary of the Senate 2-36 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate