SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 388
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of Hopkins County and Texans across the state
	in celebrating March 29, 2011, as Hopkins County Day at the State
	Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Home to a majestic county courthouse built by
	master architect James Riely Gordon, Hopkins County possesses a
	history rich in tradition; and
	WHEREAS, The county seat of Sulphur Springs is on the site
	where free-flowing springs of sulphur water and fresh water once
	existed; these springs drew Native Americans to the area for many
	years, and after the arrival of Anglo settlers, people from all
	over the nation were attracted to the springs because of their
	curative power; and
	WHEREAS, The history of Sulphur Springs has provided many
	testaments to the importance of the area to our state; the city
	was home to the Hampton House, which is said to have been the
	hiding place of Confederate documents and exiles, and to many
	pioneer newspapers and the first steam-powered factory in the
	region; and
	WHEREAS, Following World War II, Sulphur Springs initiated
	a new city government, which provided such amenities as a city
	park, a swimming pool, a rodeo arena, and baseball and football
	stadiums; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Hopkins County is a place where
	hard-working citizens are dedicated to making the area an
	outstanding place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Hopkins County are rightly proud
	of the county's history and the many contributions its people
	have made to the growth and progress of our state; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hopkins County on
	their many contributions to the rich legacy of our state and
	extend to them best wishes for a memorable Hopkins County Day at
	the State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special day.
	Deuell
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate