1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 543 1-3 WHEREAS, April 21 and 22, 1997, are Wise County Days at 1-4 the State Capitol, and the Texas Senate is pleased to join with 1-5 the citizens of Wise County in honoring their important 1-6 contributions to our state; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Wise County was created in 1856 from Cooke 1-8 County and was named for United States Senator Henry A. Wise, 1-9 who was an early settler of the area and favored the annexation 1-10 of Texas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The land is watered by the Trinity River which 1-12 bisects the county from northwest to southeast, providing water 1-13 for the grasslands, wetlands, and agriculture; the county is a 1-14 leading dairy and cattle region as well as a producer of 1-15 vegetables, cantaloupes, watermelons, pecans, and grains; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Well known for its oil and gas production, 1-17 Wise County is also an important source of clays, stone, sand, 1-18 and gravel; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Decatur was selected as a townsite and county 1-20 seat in 1856 and numerous Wise County settlements became important 1-21 stops for the Butterfield Overland Mail Route in the 1800s; and 1-22 WHEREAS, On October 12, 1996, the citizens of Wise County 1-23 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wise County Courthouse, 2-1 which is built of pink limestone from Burnet and is considered a 2-2 perfect architectural example of its type and era; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The Wise County Heritage Museum houses archives 2-4 and mementoes of its early history, including Indian artifacts, 2-5 art, and relics; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Proud of its colorful history, residents of the 2-7 area re-create the bygone days each year as they celebrate Chisolm 2-8 Trail Days, old settlers reunion, Pioneer Days, Cruising Days, and 2-9 Butterfield Stage Days; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Noted for its wonderful recreational areas and 2-11 natural beauty, Wise County beckons visitors to Lake Bridgeport 2-12 and Eagle Mountain Lake, which are located in rugged but scenic 2-13 country; and 2-14 WHEREAS, These special days are an appropriate occasion 2-15 for the Texas Senate to recognize the citizens of Wise County 2-16 and to commend them for their notable achievements; now, 2-17 therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 75th Legislature, hereby declare April 21 and 22, 1997, as Wise 2-20 County Days at the State Capitol and join with its residents as 2-21 they celebrate their county's greatness; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-23 the citizens of Wise County as an expression of the admiration 2-24 and appreciation of the Texas Senate. 2-25 Sibley 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the above 3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-5 on April 22, 1997. 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate