SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 196

WHEREAS, On March 10, 2011, many proud residents of Seagoville will be in Austin for Seagoville Day at the State Capitol in celebration of this illustrious town and its contributions to the State of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1876, the town was originally named Seago after T. K. Seago, a settler who cleared his land of timber and established the community's first store; the first official plat of the city was recorded in the Dallas County deed records in 1883, and in 1910, the post office changed the town's name to Seagoville to avoid confusion with a similarly named community; and

WHEREAS, Located in the rich Blackland Prairie region near the Trinity River, Seago was ideally suited for agricultural development, and cotton and alfalfa were the two most prominent crops; today, the economy is more diversified, but residents and businesses alike may still take advantage of the area's reasonable land prices; and

WHEREAS, The inhabitants of this bustling little town are proud of their small-town atmosphere, yet the community's proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex enables residents and visitors to have easy access to a wide range of big-city cultural and sports activities; thus, the community truly embodies the best aspects of both rural and urban life; and

WHEREAS, Seagoville also boasts a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities at its numerous parks, tennis facilities, and senior citizens and youth centers; nearby Lake Ray Hubbard offers nearly 23,000 acres for fishing and water sports, while nature lovers can learn more about the area at the Post Oak Preserve and Environmental Center; and

WHEREAS, Each October, the community celebrates the migration of the beautiful monarch butterfly with Seagofest, a fun-filled event for the entire family that provides a welcome opportunity for residents to pay tribute to their shared history and culture; and

WHEREAS, The people of Seagoville take justifiable pride in their community and in the unique role the town and its citizens have played in the development of the Lone Star State, and the Texas Senate is proud to join them in the celebration of Seagoville Day; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize March 10, 2011, as Seagoville Day at the State Capitol and join the citizens of that town in paying tribute to one of Texas' finest communities; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the city of Seagoville as a memento of this special day and as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate