1-1 1 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 2-23 ______________________________________ 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. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate