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By: Dean H.R. No. 666
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Civic and business leaders from Tyler, Kilgore, and
Longview are joining together on February 28, 2017, to celebrate
East Texas Coalition Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Piney Woods region of East Texas,
Tyler, Kilgore, and Longview share the attributes of great natural
beauty, abundant resources, and energetic and engaged citizens, all
of which have played a vital role in the growth and prosperity of
our state; and
WHEREAS, Tyler has a preeminent medical center, as well as
multiple institutions of higher education, and it also is home to
the renowned Texas Rose Festival and the Municipal Rose Garden and
Museum; and
WHEREAS, Kilgore is an important center for the oil and high
technology industries, and Kilgore College offers such outstanding
cultural attractions as the Texas Shakespeare Festival and the
world-famous Rangerette drill team Showcase and Museum; and
WHEREAS, Longview is the largest city in Gregg County and is
the location of LeTourneau University; it boasts the Longview
Museum of Fine Arts, several other museums, and the Great Texas
Balloon Race; and
WHEREAS, The residents of these three notable cities may take
great pride in their impressive achievements as they confidently
embrace the opportunities of the future, and this special day
provides a fitting opportunity to honor them and their unique
region 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 East Texas
Coalition Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable day in
Austin.