H.R. No. 78
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute
and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are gathering in Austin on
February 11, 2025, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The largest city in Cherokee County, Jacksonville
was founded in 1847 along the banks of Gum Creek, and it was moved to
its present location in 1872 to be closer to the railroad; and
WHEREAS, The early economy centered around agriculture, and
Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production before
tomatoes became the primary crop; today, the city's labor force is
employed in a diverse mix of industries and businesses, including
plastic manufacturing, major clothing shipping outlets, and
medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, Education is an important part of the Jacksonville
community, and the Baptist Missionary Association Theological
Seminary is located there, as is Jacksonville College, one of the
last remaining private junior colleges in the state; additionally,
all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School District
have been recipients of the highest rating from the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Home to numerous attractions, Jacksonville has been
called the Tomato Capital of the World, and it continues to
celebrate that heritage with the annual Tomato Festival; moreover,
it has been recognized for creating the world's largest bowl of
salsa; the city is also the site of the Tomato Bowl football and
soccer stadium, which has been in operation since 1940 and is one of
the last remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, as well as Love's
Lookout, a park featuring scenic views of the eastern horizon; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of
special events, including the Jacksonville Tomato Fest, the Tops in
Texas Rodeo, and competitions at River Run ATV Park; furthermore,
Lake Jacksonville provides a setting for camping, boating, fishing,
and other outdoor activities; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to preserve
their rich history even as they look ahead to the opportunities of
the future, and they may take justifiable pride in their unique
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville
Leadership Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 78 was adopted by the House on
February 11, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House