SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 382

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Houston County and citizens across the state in celebrating April 15, 2009, as Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The county seat of Houston County, Crockett has played an important role in the history of our state; named for legendary Alamo defender David Crockett, it offers many reminders of Texas' colorful past, including the Rice Log Cabin, the Monroe-Crook House, and Mission Tejas State Park; and

WHEREAS, Crockett has become a hub for musical talent, with the World Championship Fiddler's Festival, Bluegrass Festival, and Gospel Festival providing venues for musicians from around the world; other outstanding musical attractions are the Dennis Ivey Opry Show, the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, and Camp Street and the Gillette Brothers; and

WHEREAS, The Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce works hard to advance the civic, commercial, and industrial interests of Houston County, and it encourages its members to participate fully in the life of the area; it is truly deserving of recognition for its devotion to the growth and prosperity of the area; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce on its leadership and dedication to finding solutions for business issues and extend to its delegation a sincere welcome to Austin for Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ogden

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate