Bill Text: TX SR449 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing April 4, 2019, as Fairfield Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-20 - Reported enrolled [SR449 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR449-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 449
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the residents of Fairfield and the members of the
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of Fairfield Day at
the Capitol on April 4, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The City of Fairfield was founded in 1851 and is
the seat of Freestone County; the historic courthouse was
constructed in 1919, and it remains the focal point of the town
square; agriculture, along with coal and natural gas, form the
basis of the area's economy; and
WHEREAS, The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to
serving as the voice of the community by educating, leading, and
promoting economic development and tourism in the region; and
WHEREAS, The chamber is ably led by its board of directors,
which consists of: Gail Farish, chair; Josh Bayless, vice chair;
Brenda Finley, secretary; Gina Martin, treasurer; Libby Harris,
Eli Pratt, and Averie Grant, directors; and Brenda Pate,
executive director; and
WHEREAS, The people of Fairfield are confidently looking
forward to the future while continuing to embrace their rich and
colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Fairfield on their many
contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and
extend to all best wishes for a memorable Fairfield Day at the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate