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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 557          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride   in recognizing outstanding landmarks that reflect the rich   history, culture, and community spirit of our great state; and          WHEREAS, The Tomato Bowl in Jacksonville recently emerged   as the top high school stadium in Texas in a statewide contest   conducted by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine that   received more than 130,000 votes; and          WHEREAS, The Tomato Bowl holds a unique place in Texas   history; it was designed in the 1930s and constructed in the   early 1940s through the support of the Federal Works Progress   Administration and the vision of the Jacksonville Independent   School District; and          WHEREAS, Shaped by the determined labor of local workmen,   many of whom moved tons of soil by hand before the stadium's   completion, the Tomato Bowl was built on the site of the city's   former East Side School; it features rock walls and a fieldhouse   built from stones and red iron ore gathered from area farms, and   the hillside was reshaped for stadium seating overlooking the   field and town; and          WHEREAS, The Tomato Bowl, although unfinished at the time,   proudly hosted its first game on September 27, 1940, when   Jacksonville High School's football team took the field against   Dallas Technical High School before a crowd of nearly 1,900; the   stadium underwent a major renovation in 2019 that preserved its   historic integrity while ensuring its continued service to   future generations of students, athletes, and fans; and          WHEREAS, One of the few remaining downtown stadiums in   Texas, the Tomato Bowl continues to be a symbol of community   pride; bolstered by 85 years of tradition and school spirit,   student athletes proudly compete on the field amidst the sounds   of passing train horns and cheers from celebrating families and   loyal fans; and          WHEREAS, The statewide recognition from Dave Campbell's   Texas Football is a testament to the cherished history of this   area and to the unwavering support of the Jackonville community   who honor the legacy and spirit of this beloved venue; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend the Jacksonville Independent   School District on preserving the historic and architectural   significance of the Tomato Bowl and extend to all in the   Jacksonville community congratulations on the stadium's recent   statewide distinction and best wishes for the future; and, be   it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the   school district 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 May 26, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate