By:  Haywood                                           S.R. No. 601
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, On April 4, 1995, Cooke County Day will be
    1-3  celebrated by the proud citizens of Cooke County in recognition
    1-4  of their illustrious county and its contributions to the
    1-5  State of Texas; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Cooke County is located in North Central Texas on
    1-7  the edge of the Western Cross Timbers, and about half the 909 square
    1-8  miles of the county is covered by these woods; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The first Anglo-American settlement of the area
   1-10  began in late 1845 at Spring Creek; created from Fannin County and
   1-11  organized by the State Legislature on March 20, 1848, Cooke County
   1-12  was named for William G. Cooke, a Republic of Texas Quartermaster
   1-13  General and participant in the battle of San Jacinto; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, In 1850, a new town, named Gainesville in honor of
   1-15  United States Army General Edmond Pendelton Gaines, was set as the
   1-16  county seat on land donated by Mary E. Clark; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The Butterfield Stage Line came through the
   1-18  area from September, 1858 to March, 1861; the City of Gainesville
   1-19  incorporated in 1873, and the first railroad came through the area
   1-20  in November, 1879; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, After the settlers established themselves, they
   1-22  began farming and raising cattle; large areas of the county are
   1-23  still devoted to the raising of cattle, hogs, horses, and poultry;
    2-1  and
    2-2        WHEREAS, The county was once an important cotton center and
    2-3  is still famous for its diversified agriculture; it produces wheat,
    2-4  barley, oats, corn, and many vegetables and fruits; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, In the 1920s, oil was discovered, and this region
    2-6  became a source of mineral wealth as well; the region also produces
    2-7  natural gas, asphalt, brick clay, molder's sand, and gravel; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Today Cooke County is the center of a prosperous
    2-9  region which features drives with lovely panoramic views and
   2-10  provides many opportunities for rest and recreation at Lake Texoma
   2-11  and other spots in the region; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Blessed with natural beauty, a rich heritage, and
   2-13  a dynamic citizenry, Cooke County is truly one of our state's most
   2-14  beautiful areas; these fine attributes are indeed deserving of
   2-15  special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   2-16        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-17  74th Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 1995, as Cooke County
   2-18  Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-20  Cooke County as a commemoration of this grand occasion and as an
   2-21  expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
   2-22                               ______________________________________
   2-23                                       President of the Senate
   2-24                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-25                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-1                               on April 3, 1995.
    3-2                               ______________________________________
    3-3                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-4                               ______________________________________
    3-5                                        Member, Texas Senate