H.R. No. 1620
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Jarrell celebrated their city's
100th anniversary on April 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Jarrell was platted in 1909 at the junction of an old
stagecoach line and the anticipated route of the Bartlett and
Western Railway; the new town grew quickly and reached a population
of 500 by 1914, when it boasted electric lights, a waterworks, a
hotel, and a movie theater; and
WHEREAS, For most of the 1900s, Jarrell remained an
agricultural community; the loss of rail service in 1935 and the
decline of the cotton industry in the 1920s and 1930s removed much
of the impetus for its growth, and the town settled into a quiet
routine that lasted until the final decade of the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, Since 1990, Jarrell's population has risen
dramatically, and given its access to major transportation
arteries, as well as its proximity to Austin, continued expansion
is predicted for a number of years to come; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 2001, Jarrell now enjoys a
diversified economy, with enterprises ranging from light
manufacturing to retail to quarrying; the outstanding quality of
its schools serves as an additional attraction for families and
businesses looking to relocate; and
WHEREAS, At the heart of this thriving town is an indomitable
community spirit; Jarrell was struck on May 27, 1997, by a
devastating tornado that killed nearly 30 people; in the aftermath
of the storm, a tenacious town rebuilt with the help of numerous
local volunteers; that same spirit of mutual support today sustains
a host of worthy civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, At this special milestone, as the citizens of
Jarrell pause to reflect and celebrate, it is most fitting to
recognize their industry, their accomplishments, and their
unshakable determination; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Jarrell and extend to all who call this city home
sincere best wishes for a bright and prosperous future.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1620 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House