SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 176
	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to join the citizens of 
Kaufman County in the celebration of Kaufman County Day at the 
State Capitol on March 17, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Kaufman County was originally inhabited by 
Cherokee and Caddo Indians; the first Anglo settlement,
King's Fort, was established by William P. King and
40 Mississippi pioneers in 1840; Kaufman County was created
from Henderson County in 1848, and three years later King's Fort 
was selected as its county seat and renamed Kaufman, in honor of 
David Spangler Kaufman, a member of the Texas Legislature and the 
United States Congress; and
	WHEREAS, Located in Northeast Texas, Kaufman County is 
blessed with the fertile soil of the Blackland Prairie, an 
attribute that attracted early settlers to the area from across 
the southern United States; today's residents continue to take 
advantage of this enduring natural resource, cultivating an 
agriculture industry worth nearly $30 million; and
	WHEREAS, The county's most populous town, Terrell, is home 
to two higher education facilities, Southwestern Christian 
College and a branch of Trinity Valley Junior College, as well as 
cultural attractions such as the Silent Wings Museum and the 
Terrell Heritage Museum; and
	WHEREAS, On the outskirts of Terrell lies Porter Farm; in 
1903, this site was chosen by a federal agent to demonstrate ways 
of combating the boll weevil, an experiment that eventually led 
to the establishment of the United States Agricultural Extension 
program; and
	WHEREAS, Known as the "Red Tail Hawk Capital of Texas," 
Kaufman County offers year-round festivities for local residents 
and tourists alike, including Summerfest in Kaufman, the Terrell 
Heritage Jubilee, and the Lion's Club Jackrabbit Stampede, a 
bicycle ride through the beautiful countryside around Forney; 
Lake Ray Hubbard and the Cedar Creek Reservoir provide visitors 
with an opportunity for outdoor recreation; and
	WHEREAS, Kaufman County has long been an outstanding place 
in which to live, work, and raise a family, and it is indeed a 
privilege to pay tribute to this community and its citizens at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 17, 2003, as
Kaufman County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the 
visiting delegation best wishes for an enjoyable and informative 
stay in Austin.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate