SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the City of Azle on the grand occasion of the city's 50th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The City of Azle traces its beginnings to 1846, when Dr. James Azle Steward settled in the area; more settlers came and established themselves near streams in the area, and Dr. Steward donated land for a townsite; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Azle has served as an agricultural center, with wheat, corn, sorghum, peanuts, and cotton as important crops; dairy farming also played a major role in the development of the town; and

WHEREAS, Today, Azle is a suburban community with a rural quality of life where horses and cattle still have room to roam and the amenities of city life are only moments away; known as the Gateway to Eagle Mountain Lake, Azle offers it citizens a wonderful place to live and raise a family; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Azle for their many contributions to the commercial and cultural legacy of our state and congratulate them on the 50th anniversary of the City of Azle; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the citizens of Azle as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate