H.R. No. 1381
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud representatives of the city of Keene are
visiting the State Capitol on April 11, 2017, and this occasion
provides a welcome opportunity to recognize this vibrant community;
and
WHEREAS, Located south of Fort Worth on the historic Chisholm
Trail, Keene also enjoys close proximity to the southern terminus
of the new Chisholm Trail Parkway, which connects Fort Worth to
Cleburne; and
WHEREAS, Keene was founded in 1890, and four years later, the
precursor of Southwestern Adventist University opened in the town;
that notable institution helped the community establish a tradition
of public interest in higher education, healthy living, and service
to others; the city was incorporated in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Representing the community at the Capitol are Brian
LaBorde, the city manager, Michael Talley, the city economic
development director, and David Patterson, a member of the city
council and president of the board of the Keene Economic
Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, residents of Keene have
contributed to the economic and cultural development of Texas, and
they are justifiably proud of their rich history; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the city of Keene and extend to the
visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a productive and
enjoyable visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the city of Keene as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Burns
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1381 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House