SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 156

	WHEREAS, Citizens from Nacogdoches County, members of
the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce, and the Leadership 
Nacogdoches Class of 2005 are celebrating Nacogdoches County Days at 
the State Capitol on February 16 and 17, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Possessing a rich and varied history,
Nacogdoches County is one of the original counties of the 
Republic of Texas; the region was occupied by Caddo Indians and 
Spanish missionaries before the arrival of Anglo-Americans in 
the 1820s; and
	WHEREAS, The county seat, Nacogdoches, is the oldest city 
in Texas and received its official designation from the Mexican 
government in 1779; it was home to the state's first newspaper, 
Gaceta de Tejas, and today it maintains several historic 
landmarks, including the Old Stone Fort, which figured 
prominently in the quest for Texas independence; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the Piney Woods of East Texas,
the area boasts a fertile forestland, which has provided 
residents with prosperous agribusiness, and thriving timber, 
poultry, and dairy production; and
	WHEREAS, With its natural beauty and charm,
Nacogdoches County also lends itself to ample recreational 
activities and outdoor events; the Sam Rayburn Reservoir and 
Angelina National Forest are both popular sites for camping, 
hiking, and fishing, and the Blueberry Festival in June is a 
notable event that celebrates the county's thriving blueberry 
industry; and

	WHEREAS, Higher education is an important part of daily 
life for many residents of Nacogdoches as it is the home of the 
respected Stephen F. Austin State University, which supports the 
local economy and infuses the city with a youthful energy and 
spirit; and
	WHEREAS, This unique and vibrant Texas county has played
an indelible role in the history of Texas, and it is appropriate 
to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the residents of 
Nacogdoches County for their preservation of their region's 
important past and their myriad contributions to the
Lone Star State today; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize February 16 and 17, 2005, as 
Nacogdoches County Days at the State Capitol and extend to the 
delegation here today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 17, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate