SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 283
	WHEREAS, On March 2, 2005, 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, Rains County is one of the smallest counties in the
state but is the 20th-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 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; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize March 2, 2005, as Rains County 
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the Rains County residents 
who are visiting here today 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 2, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate