SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239
WHEREAS, Residents of Rockwall County are gathering in
Austin on February 25, 2019, to celebrate Rockwall County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the gently rolling Blackland Prairie
of North Texas, the region was inhabited by members of the Caddo
and Cherokee tribes before the first European resident, John
O. Heath, settled on the East Fork of the Trinity River in 1846;
Rockwall County was established in 1873; and
WHEREAS, The smallest county in Texas, yet among the
fastest growing, Rockwall County today boasts a population of
approximately 97,000 people; and
WHEREAS, The county seat, Rockwall, was named by early
explorer T. U. Wade, who discovered a large rock wall when
digging a well in the mid-1800s; dedicated to preserving their
community's rich heritage and family-friendly environment,
residents and civic leaders, including the Rockwall Area Chamber
of Commerce, are working hard to keep a small-town feel to a
vibrant city even as its population continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, The city of Heath boasts a premier residential
community located along the picturesque shores of Lake Ray
Hubbard, and its residents enjoy high property values, low tax
rates, and exemplary schools; and
WHEREAS, Royse City is looking to the future while also
making it a priority to preserve its roots; with a lively
downtown and superior schools, it has truly become an ideal spot
to call home; and
WHEREAS, In an area known for its rich blackland soil, the
town of McLendon-Chisholm dates back to the mid-1800s and is
partially named for P. A. McLendon, an area landowner, who
encouraged growth when he built a store and a blacksmith shop
before the community merged with another to become the inviting
town it is today; and
WHEREAS, Fate is located just four miles northeast of
Rockwall on State Highway 66 and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas
railroad line; this fast-growing and family-friendly city
emphasizes a high quality of life and a true small-town
atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, Rockwall County is an exceptional place to live
and work, and its citizens may take justifiable pride in their
community's unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2019, as Rockwall
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
stay in Austin.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate