SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the citizens of Hill County and the City of Hillsboro 
on the grand occasion of their Sesquicentennial Celebration; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Hill County and Hillsboro will 
gather at the State Capitol on March 5, 2003, to jointly observe 
and celebrate their 150th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Hill County was created by the Texas Legislature 
on February 7, 1853, from portions of Navarro County, and
it was formally organized on May 14, 1853; it was named for
Dr. George Washington Hill, a pioneer Texan and a member of the 
cabinet of Republic of Texas President Sam Houston; and
	WHEREAS, On September 24, 1853, the commissioners court 
ordered that the town of Hillsboro be surveyed and laid out into 
streets to establish a Hill County seat; the city was 
incorporated in 1881; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Hillsboro has grown with the
changing times, yet it has continued to maintain the charm and 
friendliness of a small town; the historic county courthouse 
located in Hillsboro was recently restored and serves as the hub 
of county government and as the centerpiece of the downtown 
business district; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, Hillsboro hosts a number of gala 
events, including the county fair, the Hill County Roundup and 
Rodeo, and the Pioneer Day Celebration and Parade; these events 
are an ideal showcase for the city's hospitality and scenic 
beauty; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of Hill County, and its county seat, 
Hillsboro, are justifiably proud of their history, culture, 
progressive development, and contributions to the heritage of 
the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations and 
greetings to the citizens of Hill County and Hillsboro who have 
come to the State Capitol this day to celebrate their 150th 
anniversary and declare March 5, 2003, Hill County Day at the 
Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of Hillsboro and Hill County as an expression of 
appreciation for their many contributions to our state.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate