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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 256

	WHEREAS, On this day, February 27, 2003, many proud 
residents of Shelby County have traveled to Austin in celebration 
of Shelby County Day at the Capitol, and their visit provides a 
fitting opportunity to reflect on the history and contributions 
of their fine community; and
	WHEREAS, This lovely area was organized under the 
Mexican government as the Tenehaw Municipality; in 1836, the 
land was reconstituted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas 
as Shelby County, a tribute to Isaac Shelby, an American 
Revolutionary War hero, and the county's most important town, 
Nashville, was renamed Shelbyville; and
	WHEREAS, Shelby County later moved its seat to the central 
part of the county and renamed the existing city as Center; still 
the county seat more than a century later, Center is home to the 
Shelby County Museum and the county courthouse, which is listed 
on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only Irish 
castle style courthouse remaining in the nation; Shelby Junior 
College is also located in Center; and
	WHEREAS, Nestled deep in the East Texas Piney Woods, 
Shelby County is rich in natural resources; in addition to timber 
and cattle industries, the area's economy is strengthened by 
significant poultry production; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Shelby County should take great 
pride in the rich history of their county, and in light of their 
forward-thinking citizenry, they can look ahead to a bright and 
promising future as well; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize February 27, 2003, as 
Shelby County Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best 
wishes to all involved for an enjoyable stay in Austin.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    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