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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Rockwall are visiting the State Capitol |
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on April 16, 2015, and this occasion presents a welcome opportunity |
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to recognize the city of Rockwall and commend these community |
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leaders for their civic engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1854, Rockwall was named for the |
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large stone wall discovered by explorer T. U. Wade while he was |
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digging a well; after the town was incorporated in 1874, the |
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population began to grow, and the arrival of the Missouri, Kansas, |
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and Texas railway line created early opportunities for economic |
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development; and |
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WHEREAS, Aluminum production in the area prompted Rockwall to |
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adopt the slogan "The Aluminum Capital of the Industrial Southwest" |
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in the 1950s, and construction of Lake Ray Hubbard in 1969 led to |
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growth in the recreational and tourism industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Rockwall is home to more than 40,000 Texans |
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who enjoy their community's rich heritage and family-friendly |
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environment; amid plentiful urban amenities, the city retains its |
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small-town charm, highlighted by its historic downtown business |
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district; residents and visitors alike are drawn to The Harbor, a |
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commercial, entertainment, and recreational area situated on the |
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picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, and the city has numerous |
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park facilities offering a variety of activities and special |
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events; and |
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WHEREAS, Preserving their vibrant past as they work together |
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to build a bright future, the citizens of Rockwall may take |
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justifiable pride in their unique city and in the role it continues |
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to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the city of Rockwall and welcome the |
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visiting delegation of Rockwall residents to the State Capitol. |