SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to join the many proud residents of the City of Mexia and 
Limestone County on February 27, 2003, as they celebrate Mexia 
and Limestone County Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Mexia is named for the Jose Mexia 
family, who received an eleven-league land grant in 1833 that 
included what is now the town site; Limestone County was created 
from Robertson County and organized in 1846; named for its 
indigenous rock, the county borders the Blacklands and is drained 
by the Navasota River and its tributaries; and
	WHEREAS, In 1912, the Mexia Gas and Oil Company discovered 
a large natural gas deposit; in 1920, the Mexia oil field was 
discovered, leading to a rich production of oil that totaled 
108 million barrels by the mid-1980s; and
	WHEREAS, In 1942, a camp for prisoners of war was 
established in the city; in 1947, it was converted for use as the 
Mexia State School, which has become the city's largest employer; 
Mexia is also an industrial center and the home to a Fortune 500 
company; both the city and county continue to attract new 
companies and residents who seek to put down roots in this 
attractive area; and
	WHEREAS, Known as a charming community, Mexia is proud to 
be the home of the Old Fort Parker Historic Site, which pays 
tribute to the family of Cynthia Ann Parker and other pioneers; 
Cynthia Ann Parker, who was taken from Fort Parker on 


May 19, 1836, was the mother of Quanah Parker, the last great 
Comanche chief; and
	WHEREAS, Lake Mexia in Limestone County provides residents 
and visitors with such recreational opportunities as boating, 
fishing, and skiing; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Mexia and Limestone County are an 
energetic and vibrant citizenry who have made many outstanding 
contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby warmly welcome the Mexia and 
Limestone County delegation and extend best wishes to them 
for a memorable visit on Mexia and Limestone County Day at the 
State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of Mexia and Limestone County as an expression of 
esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 27, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate