Bill Text: TX SR256 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 16 and 17, 2011, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-14 - Reported enrolled [SR256 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR256-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, On February 16 and 17, 2011, members of the | ||
| Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches, | ||
| Stephen F. Austin State University and its Student Government | ||
| Association and Alumni Association are visiting Austin to | ||
| celebrate Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Nacogdoches is one of the oldest communities in | ||
| the state, the site of a Caddo Native American settlement and a | ||
| Spanish mission established in 1716; the city became an important | ||
| gateway for trade with the French and later the Americans, and | ||
| its lengthy list of Texas milestones includes the first | ||
| newspaper, oil well, and two-story building, as well as the | ||
| state's inaugural district court session; the nine flags flown | ||
| over the city include those of three short-lived early republics; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today the vintage charm of Nacogdoches brings | ||
| myriad tourists, who explore such attractions as the Old Stone | ||
| Fort, the Victorian homes along Mound Street, the 19th-century | ||
| buildings of Millard's Crossing, and the quaint antique shops and | ||
| restaurants along brick downtown streets; many also come to enjoy | ||
| recreational activities at Lake Nacogdoches and Sam Rayburn | ||
| Reservoir, known for their bass fishing; in addition to education | ||
| and tourism, primary industries include agricultural services, | ||
| manufacturing, and oil and gas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Education has been an important part of the area's | ||
| economy since Stephen F. Austin State University opened its doors | ||
| to 158 students on September 18, 1923; its alumni association was | ||
| organized just five years later and has worked diligently through | ||
| the years to support the school, which now has an enrollment of | ||
| 12,954 students; the university boasts an exceptionally scenic | ||
| campus and also operates a beef and poultry farm, a dairy farm, an | ||
| experimental forest, and a forestry field station; its observatory is | ||
| the second largest not only in Texas but also in the Central Time | ||
| Zone; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Beautifully situated in the Texas Forest Country, | ||
| Nacogdoches is attracting active retired Texans; it was one of | ||
| the first three communities in Texas recognized as a Go-Texan | ||
| certified retirement community because of its cultural and | ||
| sporting events, health care, safety, and continuing education | ||
| opportunities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The combination of numerous amenities and a | ||
| neighborly atmosphere makes Nacogdoches a splendid place to | ||
| live, work, and study, and it is a pleasure to welcome those | ||
| representing the many facets of this vibrant part of the Lone | ||
| Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 16 and 17, 2011, as | ||
| Nacogdoches-SFA Days at the State Capitol and extend to the | ||
| visiting delegation best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the group as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Nichols | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 14, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
