87R6037 TBO-D
By: Harris H.R. No. 200
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
87th Texas Legislature are pleased to recognize the Fairfield
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, The seat of Freestone County, Fairfield has long
been a center of agricultural commerce; cotton was the predominant
crop in the town's early years, and today, the county is known for
its cattle ranches and peach production; since the 1960s, the
region has also been a source of natural gas; and
WHEREAS, Fairfield benefits from its location at the junction
of US Highway 84 and Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston;
centered on a handsome county courthouse that was built in 1919, the
charming town square and the city's relaxed, small-town lifestyle
delight both residents and visitors alike; moreover, Fairfield Lake
has become a popular destination for fishing and camping, drawing
250,000 visitors a year; and
WHEREAS, The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is the voice of
the local business community, and it also operates the city's
visitor center; by working together with integrity, respect, and
passion, the men and women of the chamber endeavor to educate, lead,
and promote economic development and tourism in the county; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are
committed to making their county a better place in which to live,
work, and do business, and they may indeed take great pride in the
vital role they play in their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and
extend to all those involved with the chamber sincere best wishes
for the future.