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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud representatives of the city of Keene are |
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visiting the State Capitol on April 11, 2017, and this occasion |
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provides a welcome opportunity to recognize this vibrant community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Located south of Fort Worth on the historic Chisholm |
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Trail, Keene also enjoys close proximity to the southern terminus |
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of the new Chisholm Trail Parkway, which connects Fort Worth to |
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Cleburne; and |
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WHEREAS, Keene was founded in 1890, and four years later, the |
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precursor of Southwestern Adventist University opened in the town; |
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that notable institution helped the community establish a tradition |
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of public interest in higher education, healthy living, and service |
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to others; the city was incorporated in 1955; and |
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WHEREAS, Representing the community at the Capitol are Brian |
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LaBorde, the city manager, Michael Talley, the city economic |
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development director, and David Patterson, a member of the city |
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council and president of the board of the Keene Economic |
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Development Corporation; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, residents of Keene have |
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contributed to the economic and cultural development of Texas, and |
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they are justifiably proud of their rich history; 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 honor the city of Keene and extend to the |
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visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a productive and |
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enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the city of Keene as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |