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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 332
WHEREAS, On March 10, 2003, many proud Northeast Texas
residents are visiting Austin in celebration of Rains County Day
at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Rains County was created in the late 1800s from
Hopkins, Hunt, and Wood counties; the county and its seat, Emory,
were named in honor of Emory Rains, an early pioneer who served in
the Congress of the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, With a total area of only 258.8 square miles,
Rains County is one of the smallest counties in the State but is
the 13th-fastest-growing county in the country; and
WHEREAS, Situated between Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork
Reservoir, this lovely area is blessed with an abundant water
supply and fertile soil characteristic of the Blackland Prairie
region; the county initially prospered as a thriving agricultural
and ranching center and today enjoys a diverse economy that
includes oil production, manufacturing, and tourism; and
WHEREAS, Emory, which was originally known as Springville,
is now the largest town in Rains County with just over 1,000
people; it is also home to the Rains County Fair Grounds, the site
of the annual Eagle Fest celebration held in January, when the
county's lakes are the winter home of many American bald eagles
and other rare birds; and
WHEREAS, The city of Point was incorporated in 1966 and is
recognized as the birthplace of the National Farmers Union, an
organization that has grown to include more than 300,000 members;
and
WHEREAS, The county's youngest municipality, East Tawakoni
was incorporated in 1967 and has experienced significant growth
in recent years; this resort area offers residents the benefits
of a relaxed rural community while providing easy access to
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Proof positive that good things do come in small
packages, Rains County has indeed played a vital role in the
development of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join
with our fellow Texans in saluting the county and its fine citizens
at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 10, 2003, as Rains County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable stay in the
Capital City.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 10, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate