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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 303
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
 1-4     in joining the citizens of Graham in proclaiming Wednesday,
 1-5     February 21, 2001, as Graham Day at the Capitol; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Founded in 1872 by Gustavus and Edwin S. Graham,
 1-7     the City of Graham is nestled in the heart of North Central Texas
 1-8     in the rolling hills between Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Graham,
 1-9     and Lake Eddleman; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The city is home to the largest downtown square in
1-11     America, as well as to a preserved historical movie theater in the
1-12     downtown area and one of Texas' few remaining operational drive-in
1-13     movie theaters; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Other historical places of interest include the
1-15     Loving-Goodnight Trail, Fort Belknap, Shawnee Springs Park, and
1-16     the Brazos Indian Reservation; in March, an annual Daffodil Days
1-17     Festival is sponsored by the Young County Historical Commission and
1-18     the Graham Chamber of Commerce in Shawnee Springs Park; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The city's many community events include the Art
1-20     Splash on the Square, the Easter Egg Hunt, the Spring Garden Tour,
1-21     the Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, the Vintage Auto Club
1-22     Spring Tour and Parade, and the Christmas Stroll and Lighted
1-23     Christmas Parade; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Graham is a perfect
 2-2     center for such outdoor activities as boating, fishing, camping,
 2-3     hunting, and water skiing; the city boasts the 10th best nine-hole
 2-4     golf course in Texas and an award-winning 18-hole golf course on
 2-5     the shores of Possum Kingdom Lake; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, In spite of progressive development, the city has
 2-7     maintained its historical flavor and has wisely preserved much
 2-8     of its architectural past; Graham has become an affiliate of
 2-9     Keep Texas Beautiful, Incorporated; and
2-10           WHEREAS, While Graham offers the opportunities of a modern
2-11     city, its rural charm and natural beauty have been retained, and
2-12     the residents of Graham deserve to be proud of their efforts to
2-13     safeguard the amenities of their city; now, therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     77th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of
2-16     Graham for their contributions to our state and extend best
2-17     wishes to them for a joyous and celebratory Graham Day at the
2-18     Capitol; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-20     the residents of Graham as an expression of regard from the
2-21     Texas Senate.
2-22                                                                  Fraser
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2-24                                          President of the Senate
2-25                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-26                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-27                                  on February 21, 2001.
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2-29                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-2                                           Member, Texas Senate