SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
         WHEREAS, A group of proud Texans is visiting Austin on
  January 29, 2007, to celebrate the many fine amenities of
  Rockwall County; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1873, Rockwall County was formed
  from parts of Nacogdoches, Henderson, and Kaufman Counties; the
  area takes its name from an extensive, largely subterranean rock
  formation discovered in the mid-19th century by farmers digging a
  well; and
         WHEREAS, The county seat, also named Rockwall, recently
  celebrated its 150th anniversary; Rockwall, along with the town
  of Heath, was founded on the National Road of the Republic of Texas,
  a major route used by settlers that ran from the Dallas area to
  the Red River; today, the city of Rockwall's Historic Preservation
  Advisory Board, the "Old Town" Rockwall Neighborhood Association,
  and the Rockwall county Historical Foundation direct their
  efforts toward preserving the notable history of the region for
  future generations; and
         WHEREAS, Over 60,000 Texans make their home in
  Rockwall County's 148 square miles, where they can enjoy the
  pleasures of rural and small-town life while living just
  a short drive away from the big-city opportunities of the
  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; in addition to Rockwall and Heath,
  other communities in the county include Fate, McLendon-Chisholm,
  Royse City, and Rowlett; and
         WHEREAS, Contributing to the quality of life in
  Rockwall County are first-rate schools and an array of cultural
  organizations and musical and theatrical groups; bordered on the
  west by Lake Ray Hubbard, the county offers exceptional sailing,
  fishing, and boating opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and
  has created numerous parks and other sites of recreational
  purposes; and
         WHEREAS, The smallest of the Lone Star State's 254 counties,
  Rockwall County is nonetheless home to people who demonstrate
  Texas-size heart and spirit; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  80th Legislature, hereby recognize January 29, 2007, as
  Rockwall County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
  residents of the county here today warmest wishes for a memorable
  visit; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of the citizens of Rockwall County.
  Deuell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 29, 2007.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate