SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 163
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the cities of Tyler, Kilgore, and Longview as they join
together to celebrate East Texas Coalition Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Piney Woods area of East Texas,
Tyler, Kilgore, and Longview share the virtues of great natural
beauty, abundant resources, and an energetic and engaged
populace; they have all played a vital role in the growth and
prosperity of our state; and
WHEREAS, Tyler is acknowledged as the area's preeminent
medical center, has multiple institutions of higher education,
and is home to the renowned Texas Rose Festival and the Municipal
Rose Garden and Museum; and
WHEREAS, Kilgore is an important center for the oil and
high technology industries, and Kilgore College offers such
outstanding cultural attractions as the Texas Shakespeare
Festival and the world-famous Kilgore Rangerettes; and
WHEREAS, Longview is the largest city in Gregg County and
is home to LeTourneau University; it boasts exemplary
institutions such as the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, several
other museums, and the Great Texas Balloon Race; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of these three great cities look
confidently toward the future while continuing to embrace their
rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Tyler, Kilgore, and
Longview for their many important contributions to the legacy of
this state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable East
Texas Coalition Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eltife
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate