SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 971

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Oak Hill Cemetery Association of Bastrop County on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Formed in 1907 for the purpose of caring for and perpetuating the town cemetery, the Oak Hill Cemetery Association has through the years added to the foundation laid by the Texas Revolution veterans who were among the founders of the Oak Hill community in the 1840s; and

WHEREAS, The Oak Hill Cemetery Association has for many years sponsored an annual picnic; by the late 1930s, attendance was recorded in the thousands, with as much as 1,500 pounds of beef and pork being barbecued, politicians giving speeches, and baseball games being played; and

WHEREAS, The 100th anniversary annual picnic will be held May 26, 2007; the Oak Hill Cemetery Association is truly deserving of recognition for its many contributions to the Oak Hill community through the years; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Oak Hill Cemetery Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend best wishes for a memorable annual picnic; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association as a memento of this special occasion. Hegar

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 4, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate