SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the visiting delegation from Red River County on the occasion of Red River County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Red River County was formally established in December of 1837 by President Sam Houston during the First Congress of the Republic of Texas; archeological evidence indicates that parts of the county were occupied by Native Americans as early as 1500 B. C., and many creeks in the area bear the names of tribes that immigrated to the area in the early 1800s; and

WHEREAS, Red River County is fortunate to have some of the most fertile soil in the state and occupies 1,054 square miles of East Texas timberlands; the economy thrives on such major agricultural products as soybean and wheat and on the cattle industry; Clarksville, the county seat, is home to Magnolia Brush Manufacturers, which distributes industrial brushes worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Clarksville has been named an official Texas Main Street City, a National Main Street City, and a Preserve American community; residents throughout the county take pride in their heritage and in the county's many assets and contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby join the Red River County delegation in celebrating Red River County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all best wishes for a memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate