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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 210
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rockwall County are gathering |
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in Austin on February 17, 2009, to celebrate Rockwall County Day |
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at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie |
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of North Texas, the region was originally inhabited by the Caddo |
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and Cherokee; the first European resident, John O. Heath, settled |
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on the East Fork of the Trinity River in 1846; Rockwall County was |
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established in 1873, taking its name from an underground rock |
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formation discovered by farmers who were digging a well; and |
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WHEREAS, An important center for cotton production for |
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many years, Rockwall County today boasts a population of nearly |
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70,000 people who enjoy being in close proximity to the |
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex while savoring the relaxed and |
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comfortable way of life in the county's many thriving |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Rowlett, on the shore of Lake Ray |
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Hubbard, is emerging as an important regional center and will be |
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the site of the intersection of the eastern extension of the |
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President George Bush Turnpike and the new Blue Line Extension of |
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DART Commuter Rail; another prosperous lakeside city is Heath, |
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which has recently revised and adopted a comprehensive plan that |
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reaffirms its commitment to service, orderly growth, |
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transportation, development, and the preservation of the |
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time-honored values cherished by its residents; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2008, voters in the City of Fate passed a home |
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rule charter by an overwhelming majority; this development |
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promises to make that community an even more important component |
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of the county's economy; positive change and preparation for the |
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years ahead are also taking place in the City of |
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McLendon-Chisholm; this is the newest city in Rockwall County but |
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was formed from two of the oldest area communities, McLendon and |
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Chisholm, both of which date back to the mid-1800s; and |
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WHEREAS, Rockwall, which is being designated as a Main |
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Street City in 2009, is a fast-growing suburban community that |
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continues its dedication to preserving its heritage and its |
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pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere; as part of that effort, |
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the city's Historic Preservation Advisory Board has worked with |
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residents and civic leaders to develop a preservation plan for |
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the Old Town Rockwall Historic District, which will help the |
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district to remain the vibrant heart of the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Royse City are also making it a |
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priority to carry forth the small-town way of life that has long |
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characterized their community; designated as a Main Street City |
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in 2008, the town has established a Heritage Committee and |
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ordinance and design guidelines in order to revitalize the |
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historical district, and it also benefits from a strong chamber |
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of commerce that supports local businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout Rockwall County, citizens have done an |
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outstanding job of maintaining long-cherished hometown values |
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and an inspiring sense of community even as they look forward to |
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the opportunities of the future, and their ongoing success in |
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these endeavors has made the county an exceptional place to live, |
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work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 17, 2009, as Rockwall |
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County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those residents |
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here today best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 17, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |