SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 551
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Hopkins County and Texans across the state
in celebrating March 28, 2013, as Hopkins County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Home to a majestic county courthouse built by
master architect James Riely Gordon, Hopkins County possesses a
history rich in tradition; and
WHEREAS, The county seat of Sulphur Springs is on the site
where free-flowing springs of sulphur water and fresh water once
existed; these springs drew Native Americans to the area for many
years, and after the arrival of Anglo settlers, people from all
over the nation were attracted to the springs because of their
curative power; and
WHEREAS, The history of Sulphur Springs has provided many
testaments to the importance of the area to our state; the city
was home to the Hampton House, which is said to have been the
hiding place of Confederate documents and exiles, and to many
pioneer newspapers and the first steam-powered factory in the
region; and
WHEREAS, Following World War II, Sulphur Springs initiated
a new city government, which provided such amenities as a city
park, a swimming pool, a rodeo arena, and baseball and football
stadiums; and
WHEREAS, Today, Hopkins County is a place where
hard-working citizens are dedicated to making the area an
outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Hopkins County are rightly proud
of the county's history and the many contributions its people
have made to the growth and progress of our state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hopkins County
on their many contributions to the rich legacy of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Hopkins County Day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate