Bill Text: TX SR166 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Celebrating February 23, 2011, as Hill County Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-02 - Reported enrolled [SR166 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR166-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| join the citizens of Hill County and Texans across the state in | ||
| celebrating February 23, 2011, as Hill County Day at the State | ||
| Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Situated on the scenic prairies and rolling hills | ||
| east of the Brazos River, Hill County was established on February | ||
| 7, 1853, and was named for Dr. George Washington Hill, secretary | ||
| of war for the Republic of Texas under President Sam Houston; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The citizens of Hill County have maintained the | ||
| charm and friendliness of a small rural county while adapting to | ||
| the rapid pace of today's changing world; the historic county | ||
| courthouse in Hillsboro has been restored to its 1890s splendor | ||
| and continues to serve as the hub for county business; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The birthplace of legendary singer and songwriter | ||
| Willie Nelson, Hill County provides numerous recreational and | ||
| cultural opportunities for residents and visitors alike, from | ||
| Lake Whitney State Park to numerous fairs and festivals to Hill | ||
| College's acclaimed Performing Arts Series; the college also | ||
| houses the Texas Heritage Museum with its famous Audie Murphy | ||
| exhibit and a historical research center with a 10,000-volume | ||
| library on the Civil War; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The citizens of Hill County look confidently to | ||
| the future while embracing their illustrious past; it is truly | ||
| fitting that their home be honored on this special day; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend the people of Hill County on their | ||
| many contributions to the rich history and culture of our state | ||
| and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Hill County Day at | ||
| the State Capitol; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Birdwell | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 2, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
