By Clark H.R. No. 973 75R14998 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The community of Bethel in Grayson County became 1-2 incorporated on May 3, 1997, and this significant event is indeed 1-3 deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Voters in this fine North Texas town expressed their 1-5 desire for incorporation in a recent election, and, under the 1-6 leadership of Mayor Larry Schone, they will undoubtedly strive to 1-7 build a strong and prosperous community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Blessed with a dynamic and forward-looking 1-9 population, Bethel is sure to contribute greatly to the culture, 1-10 history, and economy of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure 1-11 to recognize the city and its people at this time; now, therefore, 1-12 be it 1-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-14 Legislature hereby commemorate the incorporation of the town of 1-15 Bethel and extend to its citizens best wishes for a happy and 1-16 successful future; and, be it further 1-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-18 prepared for prominent display in Bethel as an expression of high 1-19 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.