TITLE: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Cedar Hill Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Cedar Hill Day.

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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Cedar Hill are visiting Austin on March 6, 2013, to pay tribute to their city's rich heritage and to celebrate Cedar Hill Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Founded in the 1850s, Cedar Hill lies in the rolling terrain of southwestern Dallas County; a post office was opened there in 1852, and for some time a branch of the Chisholm Trail connected the area to the main trail near Fort Worth; although a devastating tornado hit the small community in 1856, the area rebuilt and witnessed slow yet steady growth; and WHEREAS, Joe Pool Lake opened in 1989, leading to a dramatic expansion of the city's population, and today Cedar Hill contains three distinctive areas, Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown, each of which has its own experiences and amenities; downtown Cedar Hill offers visitors a glimpse into the town's history through walking tours of local monuments and the annual Country Day on the Hill celebration that draws thousands of visitors every fall; the newly developed Uptown Village has many local boutiques, national chains, and fine dining establishments; located between these two areas, Midtown has the most stand-alone shopping opportunities in the city, as well as various restaurants and a new multiplex; and WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy the plentiful outdoor activities available at Cedar Hill State Park, which, with the adjoining Joe Pool Lake, draws hikers, cyclists, mountain bikers, campers, fishers, and water sports enthusiasts from across the state; moreover, the nearby Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center introduces guests of all ages to the diverse mix of flora and fauna from East, West, and Central Texas present in this unique park; and WHEREAS, A lush natural environment with all the benefits of a modern city, Cedar Hill is an excellent community to visit, live in, work, and raise a family, and its citizens may take great pride in their continuing contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Cedar Hill Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to the city's delegation for a memorable visit to Austin. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2013.