SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
         WHEREAS, On February 20 and 21, 2013, members of the
  Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches,
  Stephen F. Austin State University and its Student Government
  Association and Alumni Association are visiting Austin to
  celebrate Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol; and
 
         WHEREAS, Nacogdoches is the site of a Caddo Native American
  settlement and a Spanish mission established in 1716; under the
  leadership of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo, Nacogdoches was designated as
  a pueblo by Spain in 1779, making it the first "town" in Texas;
  the city became an important gateway for trade with the French
  and later the Americans, and its lengthy list of Texas milestones
  includes the first newspaper, oil well, and two-story building,
  as well as the state's inaugural district court session; the nine
  flags flown over the city include those of three short-lived
  early republics; and
 
         WHEREAS, Today the vintage charm of Nacogdoches brings
  myriad tourists, who explore such attractions as the Old Stone
  Fort, the Victorian homes along Mound Street, the 19th-century
  buildings of Millard's Crossing, and the quaint antique shops and
  restaurants along brick downtown streets; many also come to enjoy
  recreational activities at Lake Nacogdoches, Lake Naconiche, and
  Sam Rayburn Reservoir, known for their bass fishing; in addition
  to education and tourism, primary industries include agricultural
  services, manufacturing, and oil and gas; and
 
         WHEREAS, Education has been an important part of the area's
  economy since Stephen F. Austin State University opened its doors
  to 158 students on September 18, 1923; its alumni association was
  organized just five years later and has worked diligently through
  the years to support the school, which now has an enrollment of
  some 13,000 students; the university boasts an exceptionally
  scenic campus and also operates a beef and poultry farm, a dairy
  farm, an experimental forest, and a forestry field station; its
  observatory is the second largest not only in Texas but also in
  the Central Time Zone; and
 
         WHEREAS, Beautifully situated in the Texas Forest Country,
  Nacogdoches is attracting active retired Texans; it was one of
  the first three communities in Texas recognized as a Go-Texan
  certified retirement community because of its cultural and
  sporting events, health care, safety, and continuing education
  opportunities; and
 
         WHEREAS, The combination of numerous amenities and a
  neighborly atmosphere makes Nacogdoches a splendid place to
  live, work, and study, and it is a pleasure to welcome those
  representing the many facets of this vibrant part of the Lone
  Star State; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 20 and 21, 2013, as
  Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
  visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin;
  and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the group as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 23, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate