By Pitts                                               H.R. No. 563
         77R9970 WMS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 21, 2001, many proud residents from
 1-2     Hillsboro are gathering in Austin to celebrate Hillsboro Day at the
 1-3     State Capitol, and this festive event is indeed an appropriate
 1-4     occasion to pay special tribute to this unique Texas town; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Hillsboro has grown with the changing times while
 1-6     still maintaining the charm and friendliness of a small town; the
 1-7     city has many beautifully restored Victorian residences and also
 1-8     features a number of fine antique shops, which attract
 1-9     discriminating connoisseurs from across the state; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Among the city's most valuable assets is Hill
1-11     College, and this outstanding institution is home to the
1-12     award-winning Texas Heritage Museum and research center; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Each year Hillsboro hosts a number of special
1-14     events, including the county fair, Bond's Alley Summer Festival and
1-15     Holiday Bazaar, and the Go Texan/Cotton Pickin' Fair, and these
1-16     events are ideal showcases for the city's hospitality and scenic
1-17     beauty; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The county seat of Hill County, Hillsboro can also
1-19     take great pride in the restoration of its historic courthouse,
1-20     which was nearly destroyed by fire January 1, 1993; this historical
1-21     gem serves as the hub of county government and is the centerpiece
1-22     of the downtown business district; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The residents of Hillsboro live in a fine city that
1-24     has many special qualities that make it an outstanding place in
 2-1     which to live, work, and raise a family; in light of its citizens'
 2-2     many contributions to the State of Texas, it is most fitting that
 2-3     Hillsboro be given special legislative recognition at this time;
 2-4     now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2001, as Hillsboro Day at
 2-7     the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the delegation from
 2-8     Hillsboro who are visiting the Capitol on this day.