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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 388
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the City of Palacios on the occasion of its 100th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Palacios was incorporated in 1909, |
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bringing organization to a growing community; already the home of |
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the Hotel Palacios, a newspaper, a railroad station and a popular |
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pavilion built over the waters of the bay, Palacios soon began |
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organizing churches and schools to meet the needs of its growing |
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populace; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Palacios has continued to grow |
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and prosper; it has been a center for the oyster business and home |
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to Camp Hulen, which served the nation as a military post during |
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World War II; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Palacios has a flourishing seafood |
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industry, which is celebrated at the annual Shrimp-o-Ree; many |
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seasonal residents call Palacios their winter home, and |
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residents and visitors alike enjoy birding, fishing, strolling |
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along the Seawall, and other activities; the area's history is |
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brought to life with reenactments of the LaSalle Landing, and the |
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historic 1910 Hill Building is being renovated as the city's |
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museum; and |
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WHEREAS, Palacios offers its residents excellent business |
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opportunities and recreational outlets; its citizens are rightly |
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proud of its important role in the region's history and its |
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standing as an exemplary place in which to live, work, and raise a |
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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 commend the citizens of Palacios on their |
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many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes |
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for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hegar |
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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 March 9, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |