SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
WHEREAS, Residents of Wylie are gathering in Austin on
February 27, 2019, to celebrate Wylie Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Originally known as Nickelville, the community
received a new moniker in preparation for the advent of the Gulf,
Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in Collin County; according to
legend, the agent and engineer in charge of the rail project,
Colonel W. D. Wylie, promised to buy new baseball uniforms for
the local team if they would rename the town in his honor; the
name became official in 1886 with the submission of an
application for a post office; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Wylie purchased 100 acres along the
tracks, laid north of the earlier settlement, and divided the
land into city lots, which he sold at considerable profit; Wylie
was incorporated in November 1887, and the following year,
another rail line, the Saint Louis Southwestern, brought further
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Benefiting from the transportation hub, as well
as the rich blackland prairies soil, Wylie farmers prospered,
making weekly shipments of hogs, produce, cotton, and onions; the
town had more than 35 businesses before 1920, and it grew even
during the Great Depression, as dairy farming increased to meet
the needs of nearby Dallas; Wylie continued to flourish following
World War II, with the construction of Lake Lavon and related
offices for the North Texas Municipal Water District; the booming
economy of the Metroplex later caused Wylie to expand into
Rockwall and Dallas Counties; and
WHEREAS, Wylie's colorful history illustrates the
importance of railroads in the development of Texas agriculture,
and residents may take pride in their rich heritage as they
continue to build a dynamic future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Wylie Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the members of the visiting delegation
best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.
Fallon, Hall, Paxton
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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
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate