SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 318
WHEREAS, On February 22 and 23, 2011, many proud residents
of Athens are gathering in Austin to celebrate Athens Days at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, First incorporated in 1856, Athens did not begin
its steady development until it was reincorporated in 1901; since
that time, this charming East Texas town has seen significant
growth and the emergence of a dynamic citizenry; and
WHEREAS, The fertile terrain and temperate climate of the
area have made Athens a successful agribusiness center; in
addition, the city is an outdoorsman's paradise, providing
opportunities for scuba diving, picnicking, and many other
recreational adventures; Athens boasts a strong claim to being
the first home of the nation's favorite food, the hamburger, and
the town is known as the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World; and
WHEREAS, This delightful city hosts many exciting annual
events, including a fiddler's contest, a triathlon, two rodeos, a
hamburger cook-off, and a business exposition; and
WHEREAS, Several cultural and tourist attractions grace
the landscape of the city as well, including the East Texas
Arboretum, the Henderson County Historical Museum, the Henderson
County Performing Arts Center, the Cain Center, the Henderson
County Fairpark Complex, and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center, which features aquarium exhibits of every major species
of freshwater fish found in Texas; educational opportunities are
offered at the Trinity Valley Community College; and
WHEREAS, The seat of Henderson County, this lovely city
continues to be one of the Lone Star State's unique assets and is
an outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family,
and it is indeed appropriate that the citizens of Athens be given
special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 22 and 23, 2011, as Athens
Days at the State Capitol and join the citizens of Athens in paying
tribute to one of Texas' finest communities; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the City of Athens.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate