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This resolution recognizes March 19, 2025, as Ellis County Day at the Texas State Capitol, highlighting the rich history and cultural significance of Ellis County, located in North Central Texas. Created in 1849 and named after Richard Ellis, a president of the 1836 Convention that declared Texas' independence from Mexico, the county has a diverse history that includes Native American tribes like the Tonkawa and Kickapoo, and early settlers who were primarily stock raisers. The resolution celebrates the county's agricultural heritage, its fertile Blackland soils, and its charming towns like Waxahachie (the county seat) and Ennis, which is known as the Bluebonnet City of Texas. It also emphasizes the county's cultural attractions, including the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, the historic Victorian-style homes, and the elaborate Ellis County courthouse built with granite and red sandstone. The Texas Senate expresses appreciation for the county's contributions to the state, acknowledges its residents' hospitality, and extends best wishes for a celebratory day at the State Capitol, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared as a gesture of respect.

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