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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 382
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pleasure
 1-4     in joining the citizens of Shelby County in the celebration of
 1-5     Shelby County Day at the State Capitol on March 17, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Bordering Louisiana with the Sabine River serving as
 1-7     its eastern boundary, Shelby County lies in far central East Texas;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, One of the first counties in Texas, Shelby County
1-10     was created in 1836 by the Congress of the Republic of Texas and
1-11     was organized in 1837; the new county received its name in honor of
1-12     Isaac Shelby who was a soldier from Tennessee in the United States
1-13     Revolutionary War; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Shelby County served as a place of temporary rest for
1-15     many weary settlers entering Texas, and in 1841 and 1844 the area
1-16     was torn by the violence of the Regulator and Moderator Wars; and
1-17           WHEREAS, For 100 years, people have enjoyed the most
1-18     unique landmark in Shelby County, the 19th century courthouse in
1-19     Center, Texas, which was modeled after an Irish castle, complete
1-20     with turrets and towers; and
1-21           WHEREAS, The scenic beauty of the area is enhanced by
1-22     the waters of the Toledo Bend and Pinkston reservoirs and the
1-23     stately trees of Sabine National Forest which are home to a host
1-24     of wildlife; local people and tourists enjoy the tranquility of
 2-1     outdoor recreation in this natural setting; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Pine, cypress, gum, live oak, and post oak trees
 2-3     grow in Shelby County and provide the timber for the sawmills which
 2-4     generate jobs and income for the county's economy; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Known for its broiler and egg production, the
 2-6     poultry business is also a major source of income for the people
 2-7     of Shelby County; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Of great pride to Shelby County is the 4-H Rough
 2-9     Rider Precision Riding Team which for the last 20 years has won
2-10     first place in state competition and the Rough Rider Drill Team
2-11     which has also won first place in its state division for the last
2-12     14 years; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-14     76th Legislature, hereby recognize March 17, 1999, as
2-15     Shelby County Day and extend best wishes to its residents for a
2-16     a most enjoyable and rewarding event; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-18     Shelby County by the Texas Senate as a memento of this special day
2-19     at the State Capitol.
2-20                                                                   Nixon
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2-22                                          President of the Senate
2-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-25                                  on March 17, 1999.
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-28                                  ______________________________________
2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate