HR78 - Recognizing February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville Leadership Day at the State Capitol.

      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