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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 378
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Cedar Hill are visiting Austin |
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on March 6, 2013, to pay tribute to their city's rich heritage and |
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to celebrate Cedar Hill Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in the 1850s, Cedar Hill lies in the |
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rolling terrain of southwestern Dallas County; a post office was |
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opened there in 1852, and for some time a branch of the Chisholm |
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Trail connected the area to the main trail near Fort Worth; |
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although a devastating tornado hit the small community in 1856, |
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the area rebuilt and witnessed slow yet steady growth; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Pool Lake opened in 1989, leading to a |
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dramatic expansion of the city's population, and today Cedar Hill |
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contains three distinctive areas, Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown, |
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each of which has its own experiences and amenities; downtown |
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Cedar Hill offers visitors a glimpse into the town's history |
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through walking tours of local monuments and the annual Country |
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Day on the Hill celebration that draws thousands of visitors |
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every fall; the newly developed Uptown Village has many local |
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boutiques, national chains, and fine dining establishments; |
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located between these two areas, Midtown has the most stand-alone |
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shopping opportunities in the city, as well as various |
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restaurants and a new multiplex; and |
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WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy the plentiful |
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outdoor activities available at Cedar Hill State Park, which, |
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with the adjoining Joe Pool Lake, draws hikers, cyclists, |
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mountain bikers, campers, fishers, and water sports enthusiasts |
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from across the state; moreover, the nearby Dogwood Canyon |
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Audubon Center introduces guests of all ages to the diverse mix |
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of flora and fauna from East, West, and Central Texas present in |
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this unique park; and |
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WHEREAS, A lush natural environment with all the benefits |
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of a modern city, Cedar Hill is an excellent community to visit, |
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live in, work, and raise a family, and its citizens may take great |
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pride in their continuing contributions to the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 83rd Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Cedar Hill Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to the city's delegation |
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for a memorable visit to Austin. |
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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 May 27, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |