SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211
         WHEREAS, Many proud Northeast Texas residents are visiting
  Austin to celebrate Rains County Day at the State Capitol on
  February 24, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Rains County was created in the late 1800s from
  Hopkins, Hunt, and Wood Counties; the county and its seat, Emory,
  were named in honor of Emory Rains, an early pioneer who served in
  the Congress of the Republic of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Rains County is one of the smallest counties in
  the state but was the 20th fastest-growing county in the country
  in 2003; and
         WHEREAS, Situated between Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork
  Reservoir, this lovely area is blessed with an abundant water
  supply and fertile soil characteristic of the Blackland Prairie
  region; the county initially prospered as a thriving
  agricultural and ranching center and today enjoys a diverse
  economy that includes oil production, manufacturing, and
  tourism; and
         WHEREAS, Emory, which was originally known as Springville,
  is now the largest town in Rains County with just over 1,000
  people; it is home to the Rains County Fair Grounds and the annual
  Eagle Fest celebration held in February, when the county's lakes
  are the winter home of many American bald eagles and other rare
  birds; and
         WHEREAS, The City of Point was incorporated in the 1960s
  and is recognized as the birthplace of the National Farmers
  Union, an organization that has grown to include more than
  300,000 members; the 10 founding fathers of the National Farmers
  Union are memorialized by a historic monument in the city which
  incorporates a statue of the union's founder, Isaac Newton
  Gresham, and a display of the state flags of the Union's member
  states; and
         WHEREAS, The county's youngest municipality, East
  Tawakoni, was incorporated in the 1960s and has experienced
  significant growth in recent years; this resort area offers
  residents the benefits of a relaxed rural community while
  providing easy access to Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Proof positive that good things do come in small
  packages, Rains County has indeed played a vital role in the
  development of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join
  with our fellow Texans in saluting the county and its fine
  citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 24, 2009, as Rains County
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  from Rains County sincere best wishes for an informative and
  memorable stay in Austin.
  Deuell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 24, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate