1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 659 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-3 of Round Top in celebrating the dedication of their new post office 1-4 on April 24, 1999; the people's efforts to preserve their distinctive 1-5 past in this, their newest post office, bespeak the love and pride 1-6 they have for their town; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Round Top is nestled halfway between Houston and 1-8 Austin, and its citizens enjoy a tranquil haven away from the rigors 1-9 of big-city life; the community has abundant civic pride and strives 1-10 to create a charming environment; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Round Top honors its German roots and ardently 1-12 desires to reflect this heritage in its present-day community; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The first Round Top Post Office was dedicated in 1-14 1968, and, in accordance with the citizens' wishes, this edifice 1-15 mirrored the community's past while performing current practical 1-16 needs; and 1-17 WHEREAS, When citizens found the plans for their new post 1-18 office unappealing and not reflective of their town's history, they 1-19 resolved to change them; undaunted by the postal bureaucracy, they 1-20 managed to secure an aesthetically appealing structure which 1-21 reflected their cultural pride; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The new Round Top Post Office is indeed a lovely 1-23 addition to an already picturesque community; with requisite German 1-24 flair, the structure boasts an exterior of native limestone and a 2-1 porch which encircles three sides of the building; isolated "STARS" 2-2 set in limestone, ornament the building's front facade; native live 2-3 oaks grace the lawn, while antique roses complete the landscape; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The new Round Top Post Office is a successful addition 2-5 to its community; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens of Round Top on 2-8 the dedication of their beautiful new post office; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-10 expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-11 Armbrister 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on April 15, 1999. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate