Texas HR 78: Congratulating Victoria Michelle Nunez, salutatorian of the Borger High School Class of 2017.

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89(R) HR 78 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 78

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, Members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute 

  

 and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce are gathering in Austin on 

  

 February 11, 2025, to celebrate Jacksonville Leadership Day at the 

  

 State Capitol; and

  

        WHEREAS, The largest city in Cherokee County, Jacksonville 

  

 was founded in 1847 along the banks of Gum Creek, and it was moved to 

  

 its present location in 1872 to be closer to the railroad; and

  

        WHEREAS, The early economy centered around agriculture, and 

  

 Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production before 

  

 tomatoes became the primary crop; today, the city's labor force is 

  

 employed in a diverse mix of industries and businesses, including 

  

 plastic manufacturing, major clothing shipping outlets, and 

  

 medical facilities; and

  

        WHEREAS, Education is an important part of the Jacksonville 

  

 community, and the Baptist Missionary Association Theological 

  

 Seminary is located there, as is Jacksonville College, one of the 

  

 last remaining private junior colleges in the state; additionally, 

  

 all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School District 

  

 have been recipients of the highest rating from the Texas Education 

  

 Agency; and

  

        WHEREAS, Home to numerous attractions, Jacksonville has been 

  

 called the Tomato Capital of the World, and it continues to 

  

 celebrate that heritage with the annual Tomato Festival; moreover, 

  

 it has been recognized for creating the world's largest bowl of 

  

 salsa; the city is also the site of the Tomato Bowl football and 

  

 soccer stadium, which has been in operation since 1940 and is one of 

  

 the last remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, as well as Love's 

  

 Lookout, a park featuring scenic views of the eastern horizon; and

  

        WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of 

  

 special events, including the Jacksonville Tomato Fest, the Tops in 

  

 Texas Rodeo, and competitions at River Run ATV Park; furthermore, 

  

 Lake Jacksonville provides a setting for camping, boating, fishing, 

  

 and other outdoor activities; and

  

        WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to preserve 

  

 their rich history even as they look ahead to the opportunities of 

  

 the future, and they may take justifiable pride in their unique 

  

 contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, 

  

 be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville 

  

 Leadership Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the 

   

 visiting delegation.

  

   

 Harris 

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 78 was adopted by the House on 

   

 February 11, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House