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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Hopkins County and Texans across the state |
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in celebrating April 1, 2009, as Hopkins County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to a majestic county courthouse built by |
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master architect James Riely Gordon, Hopkins County possesses a |
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history rich in tradition; and |
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WHEREAS, The county seat of Sulphur Springs is on the site |
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where free-flowing springs of sulphur water and fresh water once |
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existed; these springs drew Native Americans to the area for many |
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years, and after the arrival of Anglo settlers, the springs |
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attracted people from all over the nation for their curative |
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power; and |
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WHEREAS, The history of Sulphur Springs has provided many |
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testaments to the importance of the area to our state; the city |
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was home to the Hampton House, which is said to have been the |
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hiding place of Confederate documents and exiles, and to many |
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pioneer newspapers, and the first steam-powered factory in the |
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region; and |
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WHEREAS, Following World War II, Sulphur Springs initiated |
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a new city government, which provided such amenities as a city |
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park, a swimming pool, a rodeo arena, and baseball and football |
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stadiums; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Hopkins County is a place where |
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hard-working citizens are dedicated to making the area an |
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outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Hopkins County are rightly proud |
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of the county's rich history and the many contributions its |
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people have made to the growth and progress of our state; now, |
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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 Hopkins County on |
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their many contributions to the rich legacy of our state and |
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extend to them best wishes for a memorable Hopkins County Day at |
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the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day. |
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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 April 1, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |