R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 27, 2001, many proud residents of Athens 1-2 gather in Austin to celebrate Athens Day at the State Capitol; and 1-3 WHEREAS, Though it was first incorporated in 1856, Athens did 1-4 not begin its steady development until it was reincorporated in 1-5 1901; since that time, this charming North Texas town has seen 1-6 significant growth and the emergence of a dynamic citizenry; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The fertile terrain and temperate climate of the 1-8 area have made Athens an agribusiness center; in addition, the city 1-9 is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, providing opportunities for 1-10 scuba diving, picnicking, and many other recreational adventures; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Home of Trinity Valley Community College, this 1-13 unique town features many exciting annual events, including the 1-14 Texas Fiddlers' Contest and Reunion, the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree, 1-15 the Athens Triathlon, and the Fletcher Davis Hamburger Cook-off; 1-16 several cultural and tourist attractions grace the landscape of 1-17 this city as well, including the East Texas Arboretum, the 1-18 Henderson County Historical Museum, the Murchison Galleries, and 1-19 the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, which features 300,000 1-20 gallons of aquarium exhibits and every major species of freshwater 1-21 fish found in Texas; and 1-22 WHEREAS, While visiting the State Capitol, the Athens 1-23 contingent will meet with representatives of various committees and 1-24 state agencies to discuss issues of interest to local residents; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, This lovely city continues to be one of the Lone 2-3 Star State's great assets and an outstanding place in which to 2-4 live, work, and raise a family, and it is indeed appropriate that 2-5 the citizens of Athens be given special recognition at this time; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2001, as Athens Day at 2-9 the State Capitol and join the citizens of that city in paying 2-10 tribute to one of Texas' fine communities. Alexander _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on February 27, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House