1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 502 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join 1-4 the citizens of Hood County in recognizing March 28, 2001, as 1-5 Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Organized in 1866 from Johnson County, Hood County 1-7 was named for Confederate General John B. Hood; the area is known 1-8 for its rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic pecan and 1-9 oak trees; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Hood County is crossed by the Paluxy and Brazos 1-11 rivers and is home to Lake Granbury, a scenic site for fishing 1-12 and picnicking; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The county seat of Hood County, Granbury is 1-14 picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury and is known for its 1-15 celebrations and festivals, its historic downtown district, and 1-16 its fine antique shops and historic homes; Granbury's historic 1-17 square houses the Hood County Courthouse and is used as a 1-18 guideline for Mainstreet USA; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Many of Granbury's fine old homes are open during 1-20 the traditional candlelight tour in December; homes recapturing the 1-21 ambiance of early Texas include the 1870's Captain's House Bed and 1-22 Breakfast, the Dabney House, the Iron Horse Inn, and the Pearl 1-23 Street Inn; the Nutt House is a restored country inn dating from 2-1 1893; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Hood County is also known for its agribusiness, 2-3 tourism, and gas production; its chief crops include hay, peanuts, 2-4 and pecans; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Hood County Day is an opportunity for friends and 2-6 families from across the state to gather and celebrate the history 2-7 of Hood County; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the citizens 2-10 of Hood County for their exemplary restoration of historical 2-11 sites, their preservation of the county's many amenities, and 2-12 their contributions to the heritage of our state; and, be it 2-13 further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 the citizens of Hood County as an expression of high regard 2-16 from the Texas Senate. 2-17 Sibley 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on March 28, 2001. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate