[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 881 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 881

    Recognizing the citizens of Wills Point for commemorating 100th 
    anniversary of President William Taft's 1909 campaign stop and 
    preserving the city's history for future generations of Texans.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 29, 2009

 Mr. Hensarling submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the citizens of Wills Point for commemorating 100th 
    anniversary of President William Taft's 1909 campaign stop and 
    preserving the city's history for future generations of Texans.

Whereas Wills Point, Texas, located in historic Van Zandt County, whose village 
        proper was formed by and named for William Wills;
Whereas the Texas and Pacific Railroad, upon completion in 1873, attracted 
        businesses from nearby communities to relocate to Wills Point;
Whereas Wills Point became the first Van Zandt County community to incorporate 
        in 1884, making 2009 the 125th anniversary of its incorporation;
Whereas 100 years ago, President William H. Taft traveled by train across East 
        Texas and made a whistle stop in Wills Point; and
Whereas the City of Wills Point will hold a special re-enactment and celebration 
        of the 100th anniversary of President Taft's 1909 visit on October 31, 
        2009: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the citizens of Wills Point for 
        commemorating 100th anniversary of President William Taft's 
        1909 campaign stop and preserving the city's history for future 
        generations of Texans;
            (2) acknowledges the tireless work and dedication of Mayor 
        Scott McGriff and City Manager Jim Stephens for making this 
        celebration a success; and
            (3) recognizes Wills Point city council members, officials, 
        and historians who have worked to support this memorable 
        occasion.
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