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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute |
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and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are gathering in Austin on |
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February 28, 2017, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Now the largest city in Cherokee County, |
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Jacksonville was founded in 1847 along the banks of Gum Creek, and |
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it moved to its present location in 1872 to be closer to the |
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railroad; and |
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WHEREAS, The early economy centered around agriculture, and |
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Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production before |
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tomatoes turned into the primary crop; today, the Jacksonville |
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economy is supported by a diverse mix of industries, and business |
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leaders and employees benefit from a number of programs offered by |
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the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, including classes with the |
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Jacksonville Leadership Institute; and |
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WHEREAS, Education is an important part of the Jacksonville |
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community, and the Baptist Missionary Association Theological |
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Seminary is located there, as is Jacksonville College, one of the |
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last remaining private junior colleges in the state; additionally, |
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all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School District |
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have been recipients of the highest rating from the Texas Education |
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Agency; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to numerous attractions, including Love's |
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Lookout Scenic Park and the Tomato Bowl football and soccer |
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stadium, Jacksonville has been called the Tomato Capital of the |
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World and it continues to celebrate that heritage with the annual |
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Tomato Festival; moreover, it has been recognized by the Guinness |
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Book of World Records for creating the Largest Bowl of Salsa; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of |
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regular events, including the Spooktacular Bull Bash, the Tops in |
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Texas Rodeo, and the ATV Mud Nationals; furthermore, Lake |
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Jacksonville provides a naturally beautiful setting for camping, |
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boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to preserve |
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their rich history even as they look ahead to the opportunities of |
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the future, and they may take justifiable pride in their unique |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Jacksonville |
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Leadership Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
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stay in Austin. |