85R9919 KSM-D
By: Clardy H.R. No. 436
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute
and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are gathering in Austin on
February 28, 2017, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Now the largest city in Cherokee County,
Jacksonville was founded in 1847 along the banks of Gum Creek, and
it moved to its present location in 1872 to be closer to the
railroad; and
WHEREAS, The early economy centered around agriculture, and
Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production before
tomatoes turned into the primary crop; today, the Jacksonville
economy is supported by a diverse mix of industries, and business
leaders and employees benefit from a number of programs offered by
the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, including classes with the
Jacksonville Leadership Institute; and
WHEREAS, Education is an important part of the Jacksonville
community, and the Baptist Missionary Association Theological
Seminary is located there, as is Jacksonville College, one of the
last remaining private junior colleges in the state; additionally,
all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School District
have been recipients of the highest rating from the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Home to numerous attractions, including Love's
Lookout Scenic Park and the Tomato Bowl football and soccer
stadium, Jacksonville has been called the Tomato Capital of the
World and it continues to celebrate that heritage with the annual
Tomato Festival; moreover, it has been recognized by the Guinness
Book of World Records for creating the Largest Bowl of Salsa; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of
regular events, including the Spooktacular Bull Bash, the Tops in
Texas Rodeo, and the ATV Mud Nationals; furthermore, Lake
Jacksonville provides a naturally beautiful setting for camping,
boating, fishing, and other outdoor activities; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to preserve
their rich history even as they look ahead to the opportunities of
the future, and they may take justifiable pride in their unique
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Jacksonville
Leadership Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
stay in Austin.