SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 864

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to the City of Lago Vista and recognize May 1, 2007, as Lago Vista Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Lago Vista is a peaceful, friendly community located in the center of the beautiful, rugged north shore of Lake Travis in northwest Travis County; and

WHEREAS, The earliest known settlers in the area were the Comanche and Tonkawa Indians; the ruts in the ground near the foothills west of Lago Vista are permanent reminders of early settlers and pioneers; and

WHEREAS, One of the area's oldest buildings is the one-room Cox Springs School House that was used from 1909 until 1952; one of the original land grant owners is memorialized at Dink Pearson Park; and

WHEREAS, Travis Peak is the site of the first church built on the north shore and one of the highest points in Travis County; and

WHEREAS, Lago Vista was developed as a resort community in the 1980s, and the Lago Vista Golf Course has been a premier golf destination for many years; and

WHEREAS, Lago Vista Day at the State Capitol is an excellent opportunity for the legislature to pay tribute to the unique history and qualities of Lago Vista and its contributions in the development of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the citizens of Lago Vista on their special day at the State Capitol and extend to all best wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special day. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate