SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 253
WHEREAS, Citizens from Nacogdoches County and members of
the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and of the Leadership
Nacogdoches Class of 2009 are celebrating Nacogdoches County
Days at the State Capitol on February 18 and 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Known for its rich and varied history,
Nacogdoches County is one of the original counties of the
Republic of Texas; the region was occupied by Caddo Indians and
Spanish missionaries before the arrival of Anglo-Americans in
the 1820s; and
WHEREAS, The county seat, Nacogdoches, is the oldest city
in Texas and received its official designation from the Mexican
government in 1779; it was home to the state's first newspaper,
Gaceta de Tejas, and today, the city maintains such significant
historic landmarks as the Old Stone Fort, which figured
prominently in the quest for Texas' independence; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, known
also as "Texas Forest Country," Nacogdoches County boasts a
fertile forestland, which provides residents with a thriving
timber business and a prosperous agribusiness; and
WHEREAS, With its natural beauty and charm, Nacogdoches
County also lends itself to numerous recreational activities and
outdoor events; the Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Angelina National
Forest are both popular sites for camping, hiking, and fishing,
and the annual Texas Blueberry Festival celebrates the county's
thriving blueberry industry; the county is also one of the first
three Certified Retirement Communities in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Higher education is an important part of daily
life for residents of the City of Nacogdoches, as it is the home
of Stephen F. Austin State University, a respected institution
that supports the local economy and infuses the city with a
youthful energy and spirit; and
WHEREAS, Nacogdoches County has played an important role
in the history of Texas, and it is appropriate to pay tribute to
its residents for their many contributions to the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize February 18 and 19, 2009, as
Nacogdoches County Days at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this event.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate