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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of San Jacinto County |
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are gathering in Austin on February 16, 2023, to celebrate San |
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Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the gently rolling hills of the stately |
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Piney Woods, San Jacinto County was established in 1870 with |
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Coldspring as the county seat; other notable towns include |
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Shepherd, Oakhurst, and Point Blank; and |
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WHEREAS, More than half of San Jacinto County is in the Sam |
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Houston National Forest, and the county is bounded on the east by |
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Lake Livingston and the Trinity River, making the area ideal for |
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outdoor enthusiasts; points of interest include Coldspring's |
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historic downtown area and the old San Jacinto County Jail, which is |
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listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a |
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museum featuring artifacts related to early settlers of East Texas; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The lumber industry has been integral to the area, |
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and other abundant resources include oil, sand, and gas; and |
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WHEREAS, San Jacinto County is blessed with a rich history |
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and beautiful scenery, and its residents may take great pride in |
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their accomplishments as they continue to work toward an even |
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brighter future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |