89R17723 AMB-F
By: Hall, Birdwell S.R. No. 261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the residents
of Ellis County in celebrating March 19, 2025, as Ellis County Day
at the Texas Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A county of rural charm and natural beauty, Ellis
County is located in North Central Texas and was created in 1849
from Robertson and Navarro Counties; and
WHEREAS, The county was named for Richard Ellis, who was
president of the Convention of 1836, which declared Texas'
independence from Mexico; and
WHEREAS, During the early days, the land in Ellis County
served as the buffalo hunting grounds for several tribes; the
earliest inhabitants and hunters were the Tonkawa, Kickapoo, Bidai,
Anadarko, and Waco; and
WHEREAS, Although the early settlers were chiefly stock
raisers, the land has been cultivated since its first settlement in
1843, and the county remains a vibrant agricultural area; and
WHEREAS, The fertile Blackland soils extend through the
center of the county, and the terrain varies from gently rolling
hills to level plain; on the east border are the Trinity River and
Chambers Creek; and
WHEREAS, The county's farming resources are diverse, with
livestock, cotton, grains, and other crops contributing to its
economic stability; and
WHEREAS, The county seat is Waxahachie, a city which derives
its name from a Native American word for "cow or buffalo creek" and
was originally a part of the Chisholm Trail; and
WHEREAS, This historic town has been the location of several
major films and is well known for its charming Victorian style homes
with gingerbread trim; and
WHEREAS, The Ellis County courthouse in Waxahachie is
elaborate; it was constructed with granite from Burnet County and
red sandstone; Italian artisans were imported to carve the
extensive stone exterior; and
WHEREAS, Ennis, situated in the eastern part of the county,
was designated the Bluebonnet City of Texas by the Texas
Legislature in 1997; a cultural center for descendants of Czech
farmers who first settled on the Blackland Prairie in 1875, Ennis is
the site of the National Polka Festival, as well as the Texas
Motorplex, a professional and amateur track that offers world-class
auto racing; and
WHEREAS, The other charming towns of Ellis County balance the
comfort of small-town life with convenient access to downtown
Dallas and the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; and
WHEREAS, The county is host to numerous festive events,
including the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Bethlehem
Revisited, and the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails and Festival; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Ellis County have preserved the natural
beauty of the land and are hospitable and friendly, making Ellis
County a pleasurable place to live and visit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of Ellis
County for their contributions to the state and extend best wishes
to them for a celebratory Ellis County Day at the State Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ellis County as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.