By Miller H.R. No. 319 77R6985 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 21, 2001, many proud residents from 1-2 Comanche County will gather in Austin to celebrate Comanche County 1-3 Day at the State Capitol; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Formed from Coryell and Bosque counties by the Texas 1-5 Legislature in 1856, Comanche County comprises more than 937 square 1-6 miles of rolling, hilly terrain and is named for the Comanche 1-7 Indians, whose territory once included the area; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The county has undergone many changes through the 1-9 years and now features an economy that revolves around dairies, 1-10 agribusiness, food processing, various manufacturing and industry, 1-11 and tourism; moreover, its fertile soil and climate make it a 1-12 leading producer of peanuts, pecans, watermelons, cantaloupes, and 1-13 milk; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Abilene, 1-15 Comanche serves as the county seat and is home to such noteworthy 1-16 attractions as the Fleming Oak, Comanche County Historical Museum, 1-17 and the Old Cora, which is the oldest original existing courthouse 1-18 in Texas; other towns in the county include De Leon, Energy, 1-19 Gustine, Hasse, Proctor, and Sidney; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This geographically diverse region also offers ample 1-21 opportunities for fishing, boating, hunting, and a wide variety of 1-22 outdoor and water activities; in addition, the county takes great 1-23 pride in its storied history and enjoys upholding its unique 1-24 heritage with traditional events such as the livestock show, peach 2-1 and melon festival, rodeo, and Comanche Pow-Wow; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Residents and visitors can keep up with all the news 2-3 and events in the county and across the state through the Comanche 2-4 Chief newspaper, which began publishing in 1873 and holds the 2-5 singular distinction of being the county's oldest business 2-6 institution; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Comanche County recalls an era of simpler times and 2-8 wholesome values; today, the county has a population of more than 2-9 14,600 people and its citizens are readily embracing the myriad 2-10 challenges and opportunities of the future; and 2-11 WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate that Comanche County and 2-12 its fine citizens be recognized for their contributions and 2-13 accomplishments; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2001, as Comanche County 2-16 Day at the State Capitol and extend to its citizens sincere best 2-17 wishes for success and happiness; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the Comanche County delegation as an expression of 2-20 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.