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This resolution recognizes the Jacksonville Independent School District for preserving the historic Tomato Bowl stadium, which was originally constructed in the early 1940s through the Federal Works Progress Administration. The stadium, located in downtown Jacksonville, Texas, was built by local workers who manually moved soil and used stones and red iron ore from area farms to create its unique structure. The Tomato Bowl recently won a statewide contest by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, receiving over 130,000 votes as the top high school stadium in Texas. The resolution highlights the stadium's significance, noting its first football game was played on September 27, 1940, and that it underwent a major renovation in 2019 while maintaining its historic integrity. The Texas Senate commends the school district for preserving this landmark, which represents 85 years of community pride and tradition, and symbolizes the enduring spirit of the Jacksonville community. The resolution also directs that an official copy be prepared for the school district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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