1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476 1-3 WHEREAS, On Wednesday, March 21, 2001, many proud residents 1-4 of Hillsboro will gather in Austin to celebrate Hillsboro Day at 1-5 the State Capitol, and this festive event is indeed an appropriate 1-6 occasion to pay special tribute to this unique Texas town; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Hillsboro has grown with the changing times while 1-8 still maintaining the charm and friendliness of a small town; the 1-9 city has many beautifully restored Victorian residences and also 1-10 boasts a number of fine antique shops, which attract discriminating 1-11 connoisseurs from across the state; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Among the city's most valuable assets is 1-13 Hill College, and this outstanding institution is home to the 1-14 award-winning Texas Heritage Museum and research center; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Each year Hillsboro hosts a number of gala events, 1-16 including the county fair, Bond's Alley Summer Festival and Holiday 1-17 Bazaar, and the Go Texan/Cotton Pickin' Fair, and these events are 1-18 an ideal showcase for the city's hospitality and scenic beauty; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The county celebrates the restoration of 1-20 its historic courthouse, which was nearly destroyed by fire 1-21 January 1, 1993, as the hub of county government and the 1-22 centerpiece of the downtown business district; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The residents of Hillsboro are justifiably proud of 2-2 their fine city and of the many special qualities that make it an 2-3 outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; in 2-4 light of its citizenry's many contributions to the State of Texas, 2-5 it is most fitting that Hillsboro be given special legislative 2-6 recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby declare March 21, 2001, as Hillsboro Day 2-9 at the State Capitol and join Hillsboro residents as they celebrate 2-10 their city's greatness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-12 prepared for the citizens of Hillsboro as an expression of 2-13 recognition and appreciation from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Sibley 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 21, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate