1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450 1-2 WHEREAS, Wednesday, March 24, 1999, has been selected by 1-3 the citizens of Hillsboro as a special day to gather at the 1-4 State Capitol to recognize and celebrate the contributions of 1-5 Hillsboro to the heritage of the State of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Nestled in the rich blackland soil of 1-7 Central Texas, Hillsboro is the county seat for Hill County, 1-8 and the area's abundant and varied natural resources have 1-9 ensured Hillsboro's success as an agricultural center; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Hillsboro residents take great pride in their 1-11 colorful history, and this respect for the past is aptly 1-12 embodied in the recently opened Texas Heritage Museum, newly 1-13 remodeled and expanded research center, and the city's many 1-14 beautifully restored Victorian homes; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The county on April 24 will celebrate the 1-16 restoration of its historic courthouse, which was damaged by fire 1-17 January 1, 1993, with a dedication ceremony and benefit concert 1-18 featuring Hill County native Willie Nelson; the celebration will 1-19 mark the return of the hub of county government, the centerpiece 1-20 of the downtown business district; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Hillsboro's greatest asset remains its dynamic 1-22 and friendly citizens; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Hillsboro is justifiably proud of its history, 1-24 culture, progressive development, and contributions to the 2-1 heritage of the State of Texas; and 2-2 WHEREAS, This special day is an appropriate occasion for 2-3 the Texas Senate to recognize the citizens of Hillsboro and to 2-4 commend them for their notable endeavors and achievements; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby declare March 24, 1999, as Hillsboro 2-8 Day at the Capitol and join Hillsboro residents as they celebrate 2-9 their city's greatness; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the citizens of Hillsboro as an expression of the recognition and 2-12 appreciation of the Texas Senate. 2-13 Sibley 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on March 24, 1999. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate