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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the City of River Oaks on the occasion of its 60th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in a naturally wooded area along the West |
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Fork of the Trinity River, and close to downtown Fort Worth, the |
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City of River Oaks officially enacted its city charter on January |
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11, 1949; the community can trace its roots to a hundred years |
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earlier, when James Ventioner settled in the area and built a |
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home and farm; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, River Oaks is a vibrant community |
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dedicated to offering small-town charms with the amenities of |
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big-city living close at hand; home of the Castlewood Independent |
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School District and facilities like McGee Park, River Oaks |
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remains an exemplary place in which to live, work, and raise a |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of River Oaks are commemorating the |
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auspicious occasion of their city's 60th anniversary with a |
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celebration at the River Oaks Community Center on April 4, 2009, |
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featuring western swing music and other entertainment; 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 River Oaks for their |
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many contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to |
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them best wishes for a memorable 60th anniversary celebration; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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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 |