SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute and
the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce as they gather to celebrate
Jacksonville Leadership Day at the State Capitol on
February 11, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The largest city in Cherokee County, Jacksonville
was established in 1847 along Gum Creek, and the townsite was
moved to its present location in 1872 to increase its proximity
to the railroad; and
WHEREAS, The city's early economy centered around the
production of crops such as peaches and tomatoes, and its labor
force continues to be employed in a diverse mix of industries and
businesses, including agriculture, plastic manufacturing,
clothing distribution centers, and medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, The city is home to the Baptist Missionary
Association Theological Seminary and Jacksonville College, and
all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School
District have been recipients of the highest rating from the
Texas Education Agency; and
WHEREAS, Known as the Tomato Capital of the World,
Jacksonville's agricultural heritage is celebrated by an annual
tomato festival; the city's numerous attractions also include
the Tomato Bowl football and soccer stadium, one of the last
remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, and a variety of outdoor
activities on Lake Jacksonville; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to
preserve their rich history as they look ahead to the
opportunities of the future, and they may take justifiable pride
in their valuable contributions to the story of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville
Leadership Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate