Bill Text: TX SR245 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2015, as Palestine Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-23 - Reported enrolled [SR245 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR245-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize February 25 and 26, 2015, as Palestine Day at the State | ||
Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, The seat of Anderson County, Palestine was founded | ||
in March of 1846, a few months after Texas was admitted to the | ||
United States in December of 1845; and | ||
WHEREAS, Palestine was largely an agrarian community until | ||
1872, when the International and Great Northern Railroad was | ||
founded and established its headquarters in the city; Palestine | ||
then grew rapidly throughout the 19th century and early 20th | ||
century; and | ||
WHEREAS, A mecca of historic resources, Palestine has over | ||
1,800 historic houses and buildings, most of which are located in | ||
the four National Register Historic Districts and three local | ||
Palestine Historic Districts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Noted for its exceptional success in preserving | ||
its historical integrity, Palestine is a Texas Main Street City, | ||
a National Main Street City, and a Preserve America City; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Texas Historical Commission, the City of | ||
Palestine, the Palestine Economic Development Corporation, and | ||
the citizens, businesses, and civic organizations of Palestine | ||
deserve recognition for preserving the city's rich past and for | ||
retaining the charm the city offers residents and visitors today; | ||
now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the citizens of | ||
Palestine for their contributions to our state and extend best | ||
wishes for the future to all who are celebrating Palestine Day at | ||
the State Capitol; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
honor of the City of Palestine. | ||
Nichols | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 23, 2015. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |