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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize February 3 and 4, 2009, as Palestine Days at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The seat of Anderson County, Palestine was founded |
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in March of 1846, a few months after Texas was admitted to the |
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United States in December of 1845; and |
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WHEREAS, Palestine was largely an agrarian community until |
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1872, when the International and Great Northern Railroad was |
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founded and established its headquarters in the city; Palestine |
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then grew rapidly throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries; and |
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WHEREAS, A mecca of historic resources, Palestine has more |
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than 1,800 historic houses and buildings, most of which are located |
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in the four National Register Historic Districts and three local |
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Palestine Historic Districts; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for its exceptional success in preserving its |
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historical integrity, Palestine is a Texas Main Street City, a |
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National Main Street City, and a Preserve America City; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Historical Commission, the City of |
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Palestine, the Palestine Economic Development Corporation, and the |
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citizens, businesses, and civic organizations of Palestine deserve |
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recognition for preserving the city's rich past and for retaining |
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the charm the city offers residents and visitors today; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby express appreciation to the citizens of |
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Palestine for their contributions to our state and extend best |
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wishes for the future to all who are celebrating Palestine Days at |
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the State Capitol. |