R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, This year is indeed a special time in the North 1-2 Texas city of Glen Rose, as it marks the 75th anniversary of the 1-3 city's founding, and it is most fitting to recognize the rich 1-4 history and the many significant contributions of this picturesque 1-5 community at this time; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, Glen Rose was originally called 1-7 Rose Glen because the shores of its winding Paluxy River were 1-8 flanked by wild roses and lush ferns; blessed with abundant natural 1-9 beauty, the area features spring-fed pools that have long been 1-10 reported to contain healing minerals, spurring the town's main 1-11 source of income today, tourism; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The discovery of several dinosaur footprints in the 1-13 Paluxy riverbed led to the establishment of the city's Dinosaur 1-14 Valley State Park, a place that allows visitors the opportunity to 1-15 experience this rare piece of history, while preserving it in a 1-16 controlled environment; recognized by this body as the Dinosaur 1-17 Capital of Texas in 1997, Glen Rose welcomes more than a million 1-18 visitors each year to its dinosaur park and other outdoor and 1-19 cultural attractions; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A facility that has contributed greatly to the 1-21 economy of the Glen Rose area is the Comanche Peak Steam Electric 1-22 Station, a nuclear power plant located just north of the city 1-23 limits; this facility invites guests on guided tours of the power 1-24 plant site, and offers a truly memorable and educational 2-1 experience; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Residents of this lovely city are also proud to host 2-3 the acclaimed Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2,700 acres of unspoiled 2-4 countryside that is home to some of the world's most endangered 2-5 animals, including the white rhino, cheetah, and Grevy's zebra; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A city of approximately 2,500 residents, Glen Rose 2-7 has a small-town charm coupled with innumerable opportunities for 2-8 adventure, making it a wonderful place to visit as well as live, 2-9 work, and raise a family; its unique offerings and warm-hearted 2-10 citizens are truly an asset to the state, and it is a privilege to 2-11 honor this city on this most memorable occasion; now, therefore, be 2-12 it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate the citizens of Glen Rose as they 2-15 celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of their city and 2-16 extend to them sincere best wishes for a wonderful year; and, be it 2-17 further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the city of Glen Rose as an expression of high regard 2-20 by the Texas House of Representatives. Wohlgemuth _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 613 was adopted by the House on March 29, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House