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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing February 21, 2001, as Texas Midwest Day in Austin; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A vast area of rural charm and natural beauty, the
 1-6     Texas Midwest is known for its scenic plains and rich history and
 1-7     is home to a host of cities offering a wide array of opportunities;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The area is a combination of traditional ranch lands,
1-10     farms, and large stretches of oil and gas reserves; once populated
1-11     with Comanche Indians and other tribes, the Texas Midwest is dotted
1-12     with historic sites and museums that provide an intriguing overview
1-13     of life in the Old West; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The counties that comprise Texas Midwest are Brown,
1-15     Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Fisher,
1-16     Hamilton, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mills, Mitchell, Nolan,
1-17     Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Throckmorton,
1-18     and Taylor; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The purpose of hosting Texas Midwest Day in Austin
1-20     is to demonstrate a strong voice for rural Texas and bring
1-21     attention to those issues of concern in the region; the event is
1-22     also expected to strengthen participation of Texas Midwest citizens
1-23     in the legislative process; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     77th Legislature, hereby commend the counties of Texas Midwest on
 2-3     their many contributions to our state and extend best wishes to all
 2-4     for an enjoyable Texas Midwest Day in Austin; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
 2-6     memento of this occasion.
 2-7                                                        Haywood, Fraser,
 2-8                                                          Sibley        
 2-9     ______________________________     _______________________________
2-10          Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
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2-12                                             Member, Texas Senate
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2-14                                            President of the Senate
2-15                                             I hereby certify that the
2-16                                        above Resolution was adopted by
2-17                                        the Senate on February 21, 2001.
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2-19                                            Secretary of the Senate