86R9230 KSM-D
 
  By: Clardy H.R. No. 157
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute
  and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are gathering in Austin on
  February 12, 2019, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Now the largest city in Cherokee County,
  Jacksonville was founded in 1847 along the banks of Gum Creek, and
  it moved to its present location in 1872 to be closer to the
  railroad; and
         WHEREAS, The early economy centered around agriculture, and
  Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production before
  tomatoes became the primary crop; today, the Jacksonville economy
  is supported by a diverse mix of industries, ranging from plastic
  manufacturing to major clothing shipping outlets, medical
  facilities, and more; the city is also home to the family-owned
  Texas Basket Company, which supplies unique handcrafted baskets
  nationwide and is celebrating 100 years of business in 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Education is an important part of the Jacksonville
  community, and the Baptist Missionary Association Theological
  Seminary is located there, as is Jacksonville College, one of the
  last remaining private junior colleges in the state; additionally,
  all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School District
  have been recipients of the highest rating from the Texas Education
  Agency; and
         WHEREAS, Home to numerous attractions, Jacksonville has been
  called the Tomato Capital of the World, and it continues to
  celebrate that heritage with the annual Tomato Festival; moreover,
  it has been recognized for creating the world's largest bowl of
  salsa; the city is also the site of the Tomato Bowl football and
  soccer stadium, which has been in operation since 1940 and is one of
  the last remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, as well as Love's
  Lookout, a scenic park featuring breathtaking views; and
         WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of
  special events, including the Jacksonville Tomato Fest, the Nicky
  Wheeler Memorial Bull Riding event, the Tops in Texas Rodeo, and
  competitions at River Run ATV Park; furthermore, Lake Jacksonville
  provides a setting for camping, boating, fishing, and other outdoor
  activities; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to preserve
  their rich history even as they look ahead to the opportunities of
  the future, and they may take justifiable pride in their unique
  contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Jacksonville
  Leadership Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
  in Austin.