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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 318
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WHEREAS, On February 22 and 23, 2011, many proud residents |
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of Athens are gathering in Austin to celebrate Athens Days at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, First incorporated in 1856, Athens did not begin |
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its steady development until it was reincorporated in 1901; since |
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that time, this charming East Texas town has seen significant |
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growth and the emergence of a dynamic citizenry; and |
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WHEREAS, The fertile terrain and temperate climate of the |
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area have made Athens a successful agribusiness center; in |
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addition, the city is an outdoorsman's paradise, providing |
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opportunities for scuba diving, picnicking, and many other |
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recreational adventures; Athens boasts a strong claim to being |
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the first home of the nation's favorite food, the hamburger, and |
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the town is known as the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World; and |
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WHEREAS, This delightful city hosts many exciting annual |
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events, including a fiddler's contest, a triathlon, two rodeos, a |
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hamburger cook-off, and a business exposition; and |
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WHEREAS, Several cultural and tourist attractions grace |
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the landscape of the city as well, including the East Texas |
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Arboretum, the Henderson County Historical Museum, the Henderson |
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County Performing Arts Center, the Cain Center, the Henderson |
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County Fairpark Complex, and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries |
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Center, which features aquarium exhibits of every major species |
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of freshwater fish found in Texas; educational opportunities are |
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offered at the Trinity Valley Community College; and |
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WHEREAS, The seat of Henderson County, this lovely city |
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continues to be one of the Lone Star State's unique assets and is |
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an outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family, |
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and it is indeed appropriate that the citizens of Athens be given |
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special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 22 and 23, 2011, as Athens |
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Days at the State Capitol and join the citizens of Athens in paying |
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tribute to one of Texas' finest communities; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of the City of Athens. |
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Nichols |
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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 22, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |