H.R. No. 215
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents from the Cedar Creek Lake area of
Henderson County are gathering in Austin on February 3, 2009, to
celebrate Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, More than 60,000 Texans reside near Cedar Creek
Lake, which encompasses 38,000 acres and features 328 miles of
picturesque shoreline; locals and tourists alike take advantage of
the state's largest residential lake by engaging in a wide range of
outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, camping,
and golf; and
WHEREAS, With a healthy blend of residential and business
interests, the region has much to offer citizens of growing
communities such as Kemp, Gun Barrel City, Eustace, Mabank, Seven
Points, and Tool; and
WHEREAS, Area towns, while proud of their individual
identities, also share the values and ideals of a caring,
close-knit community; and
WHEREAS, Joining us in the chamber today are participants in
Leadership Cedar Creek Lake, a program working to foster a more
informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders in
Henderson County; and
WHEREAS, Cedar Creek Lake is one of our state's true
treasures, and residents justifiably take great pride in the beauty
and character of the area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2009, as Cedar Creek Lake
Area Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation here
today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Brown of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 215 was adopted by the House on
February 3, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House