SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  welcome the citizens of Kaufman County who have come to Austin on
  March 2, 2015, to celebrate Kaufman County Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Kaufman County was created in 1848 and named in
  honor of David Spangler Kaufman, a state legislator and United
  States congressman; in 1851, King's Fort, established by William
  P. King and other settlers in 1840, was selected as county seat
  and renamed Kaufman; and
         WHEREAS, Kaufman County is located in North Texas and is
  noted as one of the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the state;
  it has several top-rated public independent school districts; and
         WHEREAS, The county is home to three higher education
  facilities, Southwestern Christian College, Trinity Valley
  Community College, and Trinity Valley Nursing College; and
         WHEREAS, Its historical and cultural attractions include
  the British Flying Training School Museum, the historic Kaufman
  County Poor Farm, the Spellman Amphitheater of Forney, and the
  Terrell Heritage Museum; and
         WHEREAS, Kaufman County is an outstanding place to live,
  work, and raise a family, and Kaufman County Day at the State
  Capitol is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to the unique
  history and qualities of the county and its many contributions to
  the progress and development of the state; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the representatives
  of Kaufman County and best wishes for an enjoyable Kaufman County
  Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
  expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 2, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate