SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, On February 20 and 21, 2013, members of the
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches,
Stephen F. Austin State University and its Student Government
Association and Alumni Association are visiting Austin to
celebrate Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Nacogdoches is the site of a Caddo Native American
settlement and a Spanish mission established in 1716; under the
leadership of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo, Nacogdoches was designated as
a pueblo by Spain in 1779, making it the first "town" in Texas;
the city became an important gateway for trade with the French
and later the Americans, and its lengthy list of Texas milestones
includes the first newspaper, oil well, and two-story building,
as well as the state's inaugural district court session; the nine
flags flown over the city include those of three short-lived
early republics; and
WHEREAS, Today the vintage charm of Nacogdoches brings
myriad tourists, who explore such attractions as the Old Stone
Fort, the Victorian homes along Mound Street, the 19th-century
buildings of Millard's Crossing, and the quaint antique shops and
restaurants along brick downtown streets; many also come to enjoy
recreational activities at Lake Nacogdoches, Lake Naconiche, and
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, known for their bass fishing; in addition
to education and tourism, primary industries include agricultural
services, manufacturing, and oil and gas; and
WHEREAS, Education has been an important part of the area's
economy since Stephen F. Austin State University opened its doors
to 158 students on September 18, 1923; its alumni association was
organized just five years later and has worked diligently through
the years to support the school, which now has an enrollment of
some 13,000 students; the university boasts an exceptionally
scenic campus and also operates a beef and poultry farm, a dairy
farm, an experimental forest, and a forestry field station; its
observatory is the second largest not only in Texas but also in
the Central Time Zone; and
WHEREAS, Beautifully situated in the Texas Forest Country,
Nacogdoches is attracting active retired Texans; it was one of
the first three communities in Texas recognized as a Go-Texan
certified retirement community because of its cultural and
sporting events, health care, safety, and continuing education
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The combination of numerous amenities and a
neighborly atmosphere makes Nacogdoches a splendid place to
live, work, and study, and it is a pleasure to welcome those
representing the many facets of this vibrant part of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 20 and 21, 2013, as
Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the group as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate