1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in joining with the citizens of Hood County in recognizing 1-4 April 15, 1997, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Organized in 1866 from Johnson County, Hood County 1-6 was named for Confederate General John B. Hood; the area is known 1-7 for its rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic pecan and oak 1-8 trees; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Hood County is crossed by the Paluxy and Brazos 1-10 rivers and is home to Granbury Lake, a scenic site for fishing and 1-11 picnicking; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The County Seat of Hood County, Granbury, is nestled 1-13 on the shores of Lake Granbury and is known for its celebrations 1-14 and festivals, its historic district, and its fine antique shops 1-15 and historic homes; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Granbury was the model chosen for the Texas Main 1-17 Street program to be used as an example for other towns for 1-18 recapturing and restoring the history, architecture, and 1-19 ambiance of early Texas; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Home to the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and 1-21 Education Center of Tarleton State University, Granbury has 1-22 become a well-known cultural center; the Granbury Opera House, 1-23 built in the 1880s, has been restored and is now in operation; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Hood County is noted for its agribusiness, 2-2 tourism, and gas production; its chief crops include hay, peanuts, 2-3 and pecans; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Hood County Day is an opportunity for friends and 2-5 families to gather and celebrate the history of Hood County and 2-6 its many assets today which are enjoyed by residents and by 2-7 tourists from across the state; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 75th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people 2-10 of Hood County and Granbury for the exemplary restoration of 2-11 historical sites and the preservation of the county's many 2-12 amenities; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 the citizens of Hood County as an expression of esteem from the 2-15 Texas Senate. 2-16 Sibley 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on April 15, 1997. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate