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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 376          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the City of Palestine in Anderson County and to honor   its residents for their many important contributions to the Lone   Star State; and          WHEREAS, In 1846, the first legislature of the State of   Texas established Anderson County on a 100-acre tract of land and   designated Palestine as the county seat, which was named after a   town in Illinois that had been the previous home of early   settlers; and          WHEREAS, The town benefited from the shipment of   agricultural goods on the Trinity River in its early history, and   in 1875, the county awarded a $150,000 bonus to the   International-Great Northern Railroad for selecting Palestine as   its headquarters, a decision that led the town's population to   double to more than 4,000 within five years; and          WHEREAS, Palestine has continued to thrive as a   transportation and shipping hub and has attracted several major   manufacturers due to its favorable location near major highways   as well as the Union Pacific Railroad; two of Walmart's   distribution centers, a number of wholesale beverage and   aerospace parts distributors, and a growing medical industry   contribute to the city's thriving economy; Trinity Valley   Community College-Palestine and The University of Texas at Tyler   Palestine Campus further sustain Palestine's well-educated   workforce; and          WHEREAS, As a designated Texas Main Street City, Palestine   draws visitors with its many magnificent Victorian-style homes,   popular landmarks, and historic sites designed by such noted   architects as Nicholas Clayton and Wesley Clark Dodson; the Texas   State Railroad, the oldest heritage railway in the state, offers   both steam and diesel train excursions, and travelers enjoy the   unique beauty of the dogwood trees at Davey Dogwood Park, a   254-acre park with eight miles of unincorporated hiking and   biking trails featuring scenic views; and          WHEREAS, Palestine has practiced careful stewardship of   its rich past and natural beauty while adapting to the changing   demands of modern commerce, and its residents may take   justifiable pride in the dynamic and beautiful place that they   call home; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the City of Palestine on its many   contributions to the prosperity of the Lone Star State and   extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future; and,   be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Nichols                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 8, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate