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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
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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 amenities of |
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Rockwall County; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1873, Rockwall County was formed |
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from parts of Nacogdoches, Henderson, and Kaufman Counties; the |
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area 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, recently |
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celebrated its 150th anniversary; Rockwall, along with the town |
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of Heath, was founded on the National Road of the Republic of Texas, |
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a major route used by settlers that ran from the Dallas area to |
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the 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 |
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efforts toward preserving the notable history of the region for |
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future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, Over 60,000 Texans make their home in |
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Rockwall County's 148 square miles, where they can enjoy the |
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pleasures of rural and small-town life while living just |
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a short drive away from the big-city opportunities of the |
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; in addition to Rockwall and Heath, |
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other communities in the county include Fate, McLendon-Chisholm, |
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Royse City, and Rowlett; and |
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WHEREAS, Contributing to the quality of life in |
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Rockwall County are first-rate schools and an array of cultural |
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organizations and musical and theatrical groups; bordered on the |
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west by Lake Ray Hubbard, the county offers exceptional sailing, |
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fishing, and boating opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and |
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has created numerous parks and other sites of recreational |
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purposes; 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-size heart and spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby recognize January 29, 2007, as |
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Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those |
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residents of the county here today warmest wishes for a memorable |
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visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the citizens of Rockwall County. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 29, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |