H.R. No. 222



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A delegation of Waco residents has traveled to 
Austin in celebration of Waco Day at the State Capitol, and this 
occasion provides a fitting opportunity for the Texas House of 
Representatives to honor the history and contributions of this fine 
city; and
	WHEREAS, Waco is situated on the banks of the Bosque and 
Brazos rivers, and is blessed with an abundance of valuable 
resources, including natural springs and fertile soil; and
	WHEREAS, The McLennan County seat since 1850, Waco 
established itself as an important commercial hub through the 
construction of the Old Suspension Bridge in 1870; upon its 
completion, this monumental structure was the longest suspension 
bridge in the world and for several years was the only bridge across 
the Brazos River; and
	WHEREAS, The city is also a center for academics; home to 
McLennan Community College, Texas State Technical College, and 
Baylor University, the oldest university in the state and the 
largest Baptist university in the world, Waco makes an invaluable 
contribution to Texas by so ably supporting our next generation of 
leaders; and
	WHEREAS, Visitors to Waco can take advantage of the bountiful 
recreation opportunities, which center around Lake Waco, Lake 
Brazos, and numerous public parks, or reflect on days past by 
touring the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village, the 
Hippodrome Theatre, or the city's many historic homes; Waco's other 
attractions include the Cameron Park Zoo, the Dr Pepper Museum &
Free Enterprise Institute, the Strecker Museum, the Texas Ranger 
Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Nominated as an All-American City in 1996 for its 
healthy economy and quality of life, Waco is truly a wonderful place 
to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 25, 2003, as Waco Day at the 
State Capitol and extend to the city's visiting residents sincere 
best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable trip to the capital city.

                                                                           Mabry
                                                                          Dunnam

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 222 was adopted by the House on April 
3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House