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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the citizens of Waco who have come to Austin to |
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celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol on February 9, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1849, Waco played a central role in the |
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development of the Lone Star State in the 1800s; it served as a |
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center for cotton farming, as a stopping point for the cowboys on |
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the Chisholm Trail, and as a thriving transportation and |
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marketing hub; by the mid-1900s, it had grown into an important |
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manufacturing center, and in recent decades, other sectors such |
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as health care and aerospace have made significant contributions |
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to the local economy; tourism is also a factor in the region's |
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prosperity; residents and visitors alike are drawn to |
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attractions such as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas |
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Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its history, institutions of higher |
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education have been a key element in Waco's success; Baylor |
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University has been a part of the city since 1887, and Texas State |
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Technical College and McLennan Community College have further |
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enhanced the town's reputation as a place of learning and |
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innovation; and |
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WHEREAS, During the United States presidency of George W. |
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Bush, Waco was home to the White House Press Center, which |
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provided briefing and office facilities for the press corps when |
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President Bush was at the "Western White House," his ranch in |
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Crawford, 20 miles west of Waco; and |
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WHEREAS, A fitting symbol of the City of Waco's |
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forward-thinking attitude is the new home of the Greater Waco |
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Chamber of Commerce, which opened in June of 2008 and was |
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specifically designed to qualify for gold-level certification |
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from the United States Green Building Council, incorporating a |
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range of innovative features to create an environmentally |
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sensitive landmark that serves as a model for additional |
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sustainable construction projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Area residents take great pleasure in the city's |
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high quality of life and the scenic surroundings of Lake Waco, |
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and they continue to make vital contributions to the Lone Star |
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State as they look forward to a promising future; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 9, 2011, as Waco Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to those who have come to celebrate |
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this day a warm welcome and best wishes for a memorable and |
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productive visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special day. |
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Birdwell |
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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 February 7, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |