H.R. No. 446
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 18 and 19, 2009, members of the
Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches, and the
Stephen F. Austin State University Student Government Association
and Alumni Association are visiting Austin to celebrate
Nacogdoches-SFASU Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Nacogdoches is one of the oldest communities in the
state, the site of a Caddo Indian settlement and a Spanish mission
established in 1716; the city became an important gateway for trade
with the French and later the Americans, and its lengthy list of
Texas milestones includes the first newspaper, oil well, and
two-story building, as well as the state's inaugural district court
session; the nine flags flown over the city include those of three
short-lived early republics; and
WHEREAS, Today, the vintage charm of Nacogdoches brings
myriad tourists, who explore such attractions as the Old Stone
Fort, the Victorian homes along Mound Street, the 19th-century
buildings of Millard's Crossing, and the quaint antique shops and
restaurants along brick downtown streets; many also come to enjoy
recreational activities at Lake Nacogdoches and Sam Rayburn
Reservoir, known for their bass fishing; in addition to tourism,
primary industries include agricultural services, manufacturing,
and oil and gas; and
WHEREAS, Education has been an important part of the area's
economy since Stephen F. Austin State University opened its doors
to 158 students on September 18, 1923; its alumni association was
organized just five years later and has worked diligently through
the years to support the school, which now has an enrollment of
about 12,000 students; SFA boasts an exceptionally scenic campus
and also operates a beef and poultry farm, a dairy farm, an
experimental forest, and a forestry field station; its observatory
is the second largest not only in Texas but also in the Central Time
Zone; and
WHEREAS, Beautifully situated in the Piney Woods of Deep East
Texas, Nacogdoches has attracted countless older Texans; it was one
of the first three communities in Texas recognized as a certified
retirement community by a state program that evaluates such factors
as cultural and sporting events, health care, safety, and
continuing education opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The combination of numerous amenities and a
neighborly atmosphere makes Nacogdoches a splendid place indeed to
live, work, and study, and it is a pleasure to welcome those
representing the many facets of this vibrant part of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 18 and 19, 2009, as
Nacogdoches-SFASU Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.
Christian
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 446 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House