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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A group of proud Texans is visiting Austin on |
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January 29, 2007, to celebrate the many fine attributes of Rockwall |
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County; and |
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WHEREAS, Rockwall County was established in 1873; the area |
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takes its name from an extensive, largely subterranean rock |
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formation discovered in the mid-19th century by farmers digging a |
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well; and |
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WHEREAS, The county seat, also named Rockwall, was founded |
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along with Heath on the National Road of the Republic of Texas, a |
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major route used by settlers that ran from the Dallas area to the |
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Red River; today, the City of Rockwall's Historic Preservation |
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Advisory Board, the "Old Town" Rockwall Neighborhood Association, |
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and the Rockwall County Historical Foundation direct their efforts |
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toward preserving the notable history of the region for future |
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generations; and |
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WHEREAS, More than 60,000 Texans make their home in Rockwall |
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County's 148 square miles, where they can enjoy the pleasures of |
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rural and small-town life while living just a short drive away from |
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the big-city amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; in |
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addition to Rockwall and Heath, other communities in the county |
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include Fate, McLendon-Chisholm, Royse City, and Rowlett; and |
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WHEREAS, Contributing to the quality of life in Rockwall |
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County are strong schools and an array of cultural organizations, |
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including musical and theatrical groups; bordered on the west by |
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Lake Ray Hubbard, the county offers exceptional sailing, fishing, |
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and boating for outdoor enthusiasts as well as numerous parks and |
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abundant other recreational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, The smallest of the Lone Star State's 254 counties, |
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Rockwall County is nonetheless home to people who demonstrate |
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Texas-sized heart and spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2007, as Rockwall County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those residents of the |
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county here today warmest wishes for a memorable visit. |