By:  Sibley                                           S.C.R. No. 62
                            SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Wednesday, April 7, 1999, has been selected by the
 1-2     citizens of Hood County as a special day to gather at the State
 1-3     Capitol to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Hood County
 1-4     to the heritage of the State of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Organized in 1866, Hood County was named for
 1-6     Confederate General John B. Hood; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Granbury Opera House, built in the 1880s, is
 1-8     restored and is now the centerpiece of Granbury's historic district
 1-9     which includes historic homes and fine antique shops; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, also is
1-11     known for its celebrations and festivals and as home to the Dora
1-12     Lee Langdon Cultural and Education Center of Tarleton State
1-13     University; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Hood County, crossed by the Paluxy and Brazos
1-15     rivers, is home to Lake Granbury, a scenic site for fishing,
1-16     picnicking, and water sports; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Hood County is noted for its agribusiness, including
1-18     production of hay, peanuts, and pecans; the area is noted for its
1-19     rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic pecan trees; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Hood County is justifiably proud of its history,
1-21     culture, progressive development, and contributions to the heritage
1-22     of the State of Texas; and
1-23           WHEREAS, This special day is an appropriate occasion for the
1-24     Texas Legislature to recognize the citizens of Hood County and to
 2-1     commend them for their notable endeavors and achievements; now,
 2-2     therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-4     hereby declare April 7, 1999, as Hood County Day at the Capitol and
 2-5     join Hood County residents as they celebrate their county's
 2-6     greatness; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
 2-8     citizens of Hood County as an expression of the recognition and
 2-9     appreciation of the Texas Legislature.