2023S0297-1 03/13/23
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 308
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Hill County who are visiting Austin on
March 16, 2023, to celebrate Hill County Day at the State Capitol
and to pay tribute to this notable Texas county; and
WHEREAS, On February 7, 1853, the state legislature
created Hill County from the western portion of Navarro County;
it was named for Dr. George Washington Hill, the secretary of war
for the Republic of Texas under President Sam Houston; and
WHEREAS, Hill County was organized on May 14, 1853, at
Lexington on Jack's Branch; since then, it has grown and now has a
population of 36,000 residents while maintaining its rural charm
and friendliness; the restored courthouse in Hillsboro serves as
a hub for all county business, and Hill College provides
educational and cultural resources for area residents; the
campus houses the Texas Heritage Museum, which includes a
10,000-volume library of materials on the Civil War and the
official Texas Medal of Honor memorial to native Texans; and
WHEREAS, Each year the communities of Hill County host
such events as the Hill County Fair, Autumnfest, the Cinco de
Mayo Celebration, Pioneer Days, and Hubbard City Trade Days and
Festivities; these events showcase the county's hospitality,
agricultural roots, scenic beauty, and heritage-tourism
attractions; and
WHEREAS, Recreational opportunities offered by Lake
Whitney State Park make it a popular destination, and visitors
enjoy such activities as camping, hiking, boating, and
bird-watching; astronomy enthusiasts will be pleased to know
that, according to Astronomy magazine, Hillsboro will be the
seventh-best place in the world to view the solar eclipse in
April of 2024; among the many esteemed Texans who hail from the
county is the legendary singer and songwriter Willie Nelson,
whose birthplace is the Hill County community of Abbott; and
WHEREAS, Those who call Hill County home take justifiable
pride in their county's heritage and distinctive character and in
the many attributes that make it an outstanding place in which to
live, work, and raise a family; the citizens of Hill County have
done much to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Texas,
and it is indeed fitting that the county and its residents
receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 16, 2023, as Hill County Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable stay in Austin; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Hill County Day.