SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of Jacksonville and members of the Leadership
	Jacksonville Institute and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in
	celebrating February 28, 2017, as Leadership Jacksonville Day at
	the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The City of Jacksonville was founded in 1847 along
	the banks of Gum Creek, and in 1872, the city moved to its current
	location to be closer to the railroad; in its early years, the
	city was a center of peach production, and later, its residents
	shifted their focus to tomato production; today, the city is
	still known as the "Tomato Capital of the World"; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Jacksonville has grown to become
	the largest city in Cherokee County; it boasts an economy that is
	based on such diverse industries as basket-making, plastic
	manufacturing, and health care, and it serves as a center for
	major retail shipping outlets; and
	WHEREAS, Jacksonville takes pride in its many outdoor
	attractions; Lake Jacksonville is noted for its beauty, and Love's
	Lookout Scenic Park is a destination that offers expansive and
	breathtaking views and has recently been revitalized with the
	addition of a 5,500-square-foot facility and new picnic areas; and
	WHEREAS, The city is known for a variety of annual
	community events, such as the Jacksonville Tomato Festival, the
	five-day Mud Nationals, and the Spooktacular Ball Bash; in
	addition, Tasting Jacksonville is a community favorite that
	brings together the talents of local restaurant chefs, caterers,
	and Jacksonville High School culinary students; and
	WHEREAS, Jacksonville is a gem among East Texas cities; its
	beautiful green spaces, outstanding education system, and robust
	economy make Jacksonville a wonderful place to live and work;
	residents can be justifiably proud of their success in preserving
	the area's stunning landscapes and in promoting a quality of life
	that will help the city thrive long into the future; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby welcome the visiting delegation from
	Jacksonville and recognize February 28, 2017, as Leadership
	Jacksonville Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special day.
	Nichols
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate