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 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
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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.
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2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-26                                           Member, Texas Senate