Bill Text: TX SR357 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the City of Florence as the location of the prehistoric Gault Site.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-04 - Reported enrolled [SR357 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR357-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the City of Florence, which is the location of the | ||
prehistoric Gault Site; and | ||
WHEREAS, Florence is home to the Gault Archaeological | ||
Site, which contains artifacts that have been scientifically | ||
dated to an era from between 16,000 and 20,000 years ago; in | ||
addition, the 23 archaeological cultures identified at the Gault | ||
Site indicate a nearly continuous human occupation; and | ||
WHEREAS, The area features ideal conditions for human | ||
habitation, including abundant water sources, an ecotone capable | ||
of supporting plentiful food resources, and large amounts of | ||
Edwards chert for toolmaking and trade; and | ||
WHEREAS, The Gault Site is one of the oldest archaeological | ||
sites in North America and one of the few that has been associated | ||
with a community; and | ||
WHEREAS, The people of Florence are justifiably proud of | ||
the historic nature of the Gault Archaeological Site, and it is | ||
truly fitting that they receive special recognition for their | ||
stewardship of this significant setting; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
Legislature, hereby recognize the City of Florence as the | ||
location of an archaeological treasure dating back to 20,000 | ||
years ago; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Schwertner | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 4, 2021. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |