Bill Text: TX SR296 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 27, 2017, as Kaufman County Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-27 - Reported enrolled [SR296 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR296-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 296
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kaufman County are gathering
in Austin on March 27, 2017, to celebrate Kaufman County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the fertile blackland prairie of
Northeast Texas, Kaufman County was home to Cherokee and Caddo
Indians when settlers arrived in 1840 and established a community
that became known as Kingsboro; and
WHEREAS, In 1848, Kaufman County was carved out of
Henderson County and named in honor of David Spangler Kaufman, a
member of the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress;
three years later, the settlement of Kingsboro became the county
seat and took the new name of Kaufman; and
WHEREAS, Among the area's notable historic sites is the
Kaufman County Poor Farm, which was established in 1883 to
provide housing to indigent residents; other landmarks include
the Porter Farm near Terrell, the Spellman Museum of Forney
History, the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park and Vietnam
Memorial Wall, the Terrell Heritage Museum, and the No. 1 British
Flying Training School Museum in Terrell; and
WHEREAS, Treasuring their rich heritage as they look
forward to a bright and promising future, the citizens of Kaufman
County may take great pride in the role their communities
continue to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 27, 2017, as Kaufman County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate