By Clark                                               H.R. No. 973

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                                 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.