SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join the citizens of Waco in celebrating Waco Day at the State
  Capitol on March 19, 2025; and
 
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1849 as a village on the banks of the
  Bosque and Blanco Rivers, Waco marked its 175th anniversary with
  a yearlong celebration concluding in March of 2025; and
 
         WHEREAS, The city remains a center of education, commerce,
  and tourism and is home to numerous culturally significant
  spaces, including the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Waco
  Mammoth National Monument, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Dr
  Pepper Museum, and Cameron Park Zoo; Waco is also renowned for
  such higher education institutions as Baylor University, Texas
  State Technical College, Tarleton State University's Waco
  campus, and McLennan Community College; and
 
         WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy premier
  shopping and dining opportunities as well as natural attractions
  and recreational activities on the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, Lake
  Waco, and at the city's many parks, which showcase the scenic
  beauty of live oaks, Spanish oaks, and cedar elms; and
 
         WHEREAS, Citizens of Waco may take great pride in their
  city's rich history and dynamic growth that make it a vital part
  of the Lone Star State, and Waco Day provides a welcome
  opportunity for all to celebrate this outstanding community as it
  looks ahead to an even brighter future; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the
  Capitol and extend to the people of Waco best wishes for a
  memorable 175th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the visiting delegation in honor of this occasion.
 
  Birdwell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 19, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate