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                                                                  H.R. No. 98 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On February 11 and 12, 2003, residents of Rusk 
County are assembling at the State Capitol in recognition of Rusk 
County Days; and
	WHEREAS, Rusk County, which includes the charming towns of 
Overton, New London, and Mount Enterprise, is situated 120 miles 
southeast of Dallas and 75 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana; the 
area has been graced with some of the state's most picturesque 
landscapes, boasting gently rolling hills, bountiful wildflowers, 
and dense forests; and
	WHEREAS, Formed on January 16, 1843, the county was named for 
Thomas Jefferson Rusk, who had been secretary of war under Republic 
of Texas President Sam Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Rusk County is the site of the great East Texas 
oilfield, which proved to be one of the richest oil finds in United 
States history; after the discovery of that important natural 
resource in 1930, the population of the county quickly doubled and 
many new towns were formed; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the diverse economy of the county is 
primarily comprised of oil, lumber, agribusiness, and tourism; and
	WHEREAS, Henderson serves as the county seat and is home to 15 
historical markers, including three Texas landmark homes: the 
Howard-Dickinson House, the M. Kangerga House, and the T. J. 
Walling Log Cabin; the downtown area of Henderson holds the 
prestigious designation of National Register Historic District; 
and
	WHEREAS, A compelling tourist destination, Rusk County 
features many notable attractions, including Lakeforest Park, the 
Gaston Museum, and Harmony Hill Ghost Town; the Heritage Syrup 
Festival, held each November, is a highly anticipated event; and
	WHEREAS, Abundant in natural resources and charm, Rusk County 
has contributed to the special character of Texas and is truly an 
asset to our state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 11 and 12, 2003, as Rusk 
County Days at the State Capitol and extend to all participants best 
wishes for an enjoyable visit.

                                                                          Hopson

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on 
February 12, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House