SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 176
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the many proud Northeast Texas residents who are
visiting Austin to celebrate Rains County Day at the State
Capitol on February 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Rains County was created in the late 1800s from
Hopkins, Hunt, and Wood Counties; the county and its seat, Emory,
were named in honor of Emory Rains, an early pioneer who served in
the Congress of the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Rains County is one of the smallest counties in
the state but was the 20th fastest-growing county in the country
in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Situated between Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork
Reservoir, this lovely area is blessed with an abundant water
supply and fertile soil characteristic of the Blackland Prairie
region; the county initially prospered as a thriving
agricultural and ranching center and today enjoys a diverse
economy that includes oil production, manufacturing, and
tourism; and
WHEREAS, Emory, which was originally known as Springville,
is now the largest town in Rains County with just over 1,000
people; it is home to the Rains County Fair Grounds and the annual
Eagle Fest celebration held in February, when the county's lakes
are the winter home of many American bald eagles and other rare
birds; and
WHEREAS, The City of Point was incorporated in the 1960s
and is recognized as the birthplace of the National Farmers
Union, an organization that has grown to include more than
300,000 members; the 10 founding fathers of the National Farmers
Union are memorialized by a historic monument in the city which
incorporates a statue of the union's founder, Isaac Newton
Gresham, and a display of the state flags of the Union's member
states; and
WHEREAS, The county's youngest municipality, East
Tawakoni, was incorporated in the 1960s and has experienced
significant growth in recent years; this resort area offers
residents the benefits of a relaxed rural community while
providing easy access to Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Proof positive that good things do come in small
packages, Rains County has indeed played a vital role in the
development of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to join
with our fellow Texans in saluting the county and its fine
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2011, as Rains County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
from Rains County sincere best wishes for an informative and
memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special occasion.
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