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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize members of the Jacksonville Leadership Institute and   the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce as they gather to celebrate   Jacksonville Leadership Day at the State Capitol on   February 11, 2025; and          WHEREAS, The largest city in Cherokee County, Jacksonville   was established in 1847 along Gum Creek, and the townsite was   moved to its present location in 1872 to increase its proximity   to the railroad; and          WHEREAS, The city's early economy centered around the   production of crops such as peaches and tomatoes, and its labor   force continues to be employed in a diverse mix of industries and   businesses, including agriculture, plastic manufacturing,   clothing distribution centers, and medical facilities; and          WHEREAS, The city is home to the Baptist Missionary   Association Theological Seminary and Jacksonville College, and   all eight campuses of the Jacksonville Independent School   District have been recipients of the highest rating from the   Texas Education Agency; and          WHEREAS, Known as the Tomato Capital of the World,   Jacksonville's agricultural heritage is celebrated by an annual   tomato festival; the city's numerous attractions also include   the Tomato Bowl football and soccer stadium, one of the last   remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, and a variety of outdoor   activities on Lake Jacksonville; and          WHEREAS, The citizens of Jacksonville are working to   preserve their rich history as they look ahead to the   opportunities of the future, and they may take justifiable pride   in their valuable contributions to the story of the Lone Star   State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Jacksonville   Leadership Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Nichols                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 11, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate