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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 140

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the residents of Rockwall County to the State Capitol
on February 24, 2003, to celebrate Rockwall County Day; and

	WHEREAS, Located north of Kaufman County in
North Central Texas, Rockwall County is situated mostly in
the blackland prairie and is bordered on the west by 
Lake Ray Hubbard; the county has the highest proportion
of arable land of any county in the state, with 39 inches of 
annual rainfall; and

	WHEREAS, The county was named for the area's extensive 
system of subterranean walls that protrude above ground in 
outcroppings; the rock walls were discovered by settlers 
drilling for water; and

	WHEREAS, Settlement in the area began in 1846, while the 
area was still part of Kaufman County, and Rockwall County was 
formed in 1873; it is the smallest county in Texas; and

	WHEREAS, The county was originally an agricultural and 
ranching center; today the county enjoys a healthy and diverse 
economy due to a close proximity to the Dallas metroplex area and 
a well-educated and industrious citizenry; and

	WHEREAS, The county is home to award-winning schools; 
students of the area consistently perform better than their
peers on state and national standardized tests, win top honors in 
academic competitions, and go on to college in large numbers;
and

	WHEREAS, The population of Rockwall County has nearly 
doubled since 1980; currently, the county has a population of 
over 43,000; and

	WHEREAS, Business opportunities abound, due in large
part to the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall 
Economic Development Corporation; the dedicated staff of these 
two fine organizations work in concert with the county and city 
governments and various service businesses; and

	WHEREAS, With many recreational options close at hand,
the county boasts excellent golfing at superb area courses,
superior sailing at Lake Ray Hubbard, and exceptional fishing 
opportunities; and

	WHEREAS, Rockwall County has played a vital role in the 
development of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to pay 
tribute to it; now, therefore, be it


	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby declare Monday, February 24, 2003, 
Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes 
to all its residents on this special occasion; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the county as a memento of this special day.
                                                                          Deuell




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 24, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate