Proc. 2010-XX City Huntsville Day 07-12-10
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2010-XX
WHEREAS in 1835, when the area of Walker County was still a part of the country of Mexico, a
land grant was given for a new town; and
WHEREAS in 1845, the County of Walker was founded, and the town became its county seat;
and
WHEREAS 175 eventful years passed, as commemorated on the signs you see around the
Courthouse today; and
WHEREAS today the citizens of Walker County join the City of Huntsville to wish them a
Happy Birthday, and blessings for many, many more years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor
of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
July 12, 2010
be declared:
“City of Huntsville Day”
in Walker County, and urge all citizens to celebrate the birth of our county seat, on July 12,
1835.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 12 day of July, 2010.
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Danny Pierce, County Judge