SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 173
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the citizens of Kaufman County who have come to Austin on
March 7, 2011, to celebrate Kaufman County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Kaufman County was created in 1848 and named in
honor of David Spangler Kaufman, a state legislator and United
States congressman; in 1851, King's Fort, established by William
P. King and other settlers in 1840, was selected as county seat
and renamed Kaufman; and
WHEREAS, Kaufman County is located in North Texas and is
noted as one of the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the state;
it has several top-rated public independent school districts; and
WHEREAS, The county is home to three higher education
facilities, Southwestern Christian College, Trinity Valley
Community College, and Trinity Valley Nursing College; and
WHEREAS, Its historical and cultural attractions include
the British Flying Training School Museum, the historic Kaufman
County Poor Farm, and the Terrell Heritage Museum; and
WHEREAS, Kaufman County is an outstanding place to live,
work, and raise a family, and Kaufman County Day at the State
Capitol is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to the unique
history and qualities of the county and its many contributions to
the progress and development of the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the representatives
of Kaufman County and best wishes for an enjoyable Kaufman County
Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate