H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 18, 2006, is truly a special day for residents
of Gladewater, for on this day, they are observing the 75th
anniversary of the incorporation of their city; and
WHEREAS, Situated in picturesque Northeast Texas, Gladewater
was founded following the arrival of the Texas & Pacific Railroad on
May 13, 1873; some 60 years later, with the discovery of black gold,
the population of this small timber and farming community grew from
500 to nearly 8,000 people; and
WHEREAS, On April 18, 1931, Gladewater citizens went to the
polls and voted for incorporation; since that time, the town has
undergone remarkable change while still retaining the small-town
charm that has made it a desirable place, for so many, to put down
roots and raise their families; and
WHEREAS, With a diversified economy that relies on oil,
manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, Gladewater draws
countless visitors each year who join local residents in enjoying
its numerous antique shops, beautiful Lake Gladewater, and such
popular community events as the annual Round-Up Rodeo, now in its
69th year; moreover, the local Main Street program is working to
revitalize the downtown area in an effort to further enhance the
city's attractive appearance and economy; and
WHEREAS, Gladewater has become a community of thriving
businesses, outstanding schools, and compelling attractions, and
its winning combination of modern progress and high quality of life
should ensure that the future of this treasured city will indeed
remain bright; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the incorporation of Gladewater and extend to all
those involved best wishes for a memorable celebration.
Merritt
Hughes
Craddick Giddings McReynolds
Allen Gonzales Menendez
Alonzo Gonzalez Toureilles Merritt
Anchia Goodman Miller
Anderson Goolsby Moreno
Bailey Griggs Morrison
Berman Grusendorf Mowery
Blake Guillen Naishtat
Bohac Haggerty Nixon
Bonnen Hamilton Noriega
Branch Hamric Oliveira
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Olivo
Brown of Brazos Harper-Brown Orr
Burnam Hartnett Otto
Callegari Hegar Paxton
Campbell Hernandez Pena
Casteel Herrero Phillips
Castro Hilderbran Pickett
Chavez Hill Pitts
Chisum Hochberg Puente
Coleman Hodge Quintanilla
Cook of Navarro Homer Raymond
Cook of Colorado Hope Reyna
Corte Hopson Riddle
Crabb Howard of Fort Bend Ritter
Crownover Howard of Travis Rodriguez
Davis of Harris Hughes Rose
Davis of Dallas Hunter Seaman
Dawson Hupp Smith of Tarrant
Delisi Isett Smith of Harris
Denny Jackson Smithee
Deshotel Jones of Lubbock Solis
Driver Jones of Dallas Solomons
Dukes Keel Strama
Dunnam Keffer of Dallas Straus
Dutton Keffer of Eastland Swinford
Edwards King of Parker Talton
Eiland King of Zavala Taylor
Eissler Kolkhorst Thompson
Elkins Krusee Truitt
England Kuempel Turner
Escobar Laney Uresti
Farabee Laubenberg Van Arsdale
Farrar Leibowitz Veasey
Flores Luna Villarreal
Flynn Madden Vo
Frost Martinez West
Gallego Martinez Fischer Wong
Gattis McCall Woolley
Geren McClendon Zedler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 57 was adopted by the House on April
18, 2006, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House