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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 617
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the residents of Fairfield and the members of the |
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Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of Fairfield Day at |
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the Capitol on April 20, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Fairfield was founded in 1851 and is |
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the seat of Freestone County; the historic courthouse was |
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constructed in 1919, and it remains the focal point of the town |
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square; agriculture, along with coal and natural gas, form the |
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basis of the area's economy; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to |
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serving as the voice of the community by educating, leading, and |
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promoting economic development and tourism in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Fairfield are confidently looking |
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forward to the future while continuing to embrace their rich and |
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colorful past; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Fairfield on their many |
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contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and extend to |
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all best wishes for a memorable Fairfield Day at the Capitol; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Schwertner |
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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 April 12, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |