SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	welcome the citizens of Kaufman County who have come to Austin on
	March 2, 2015, to celebrate Kaufman County Day at the State
	Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Kaufman County was created in 1848 and named in
	honor of David Spangler Kaufman, a state legislator and United
	States congressman; in 1851, King's Fort, established by William
	P. King and other settlers in 1840, was selected as county seat
	and renamed Kaufman; and
	WHEREAS, Kaufman County is located in North Texas and is
	noted as one of the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the state;
	it has several top-rated public independent school districts; and
	WHEREAS, The county is home to three higher education
	facilities, Southwestern Christian College, Trinity Valley
	Community College, and Trinity Valley Nursing College; and
	WHEREAS, Its historical and cultural attractions include
	the British Flying Training School Museum, the historic Kaufman
	County Poor Farm, the Spellman Amphitheater of Forney, and the
	Terrell Heritage Museum; and
	WHEREAS, Kaufman County is an outstanding place to live,
	work, and raise a family, and Kaufman County Day at the State
	Capitol is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to the unique
	history and qualities of the county and its many contributions to
	the progress and development of the state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend a warm welcome to the representatives
	of Kaufman County and best wishes for an enjoyable Kaufman County
	Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
	expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Hall
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 2, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate