1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 602 1-3 WHEREAS, This year is indeed a special time in the 1-4 North Texas city of Glen Rose, as it marks the 75th anniversary 1-5 of the city's founding, and it is most fitting to recognize the 1-6 rich history and the many significant contributions of this 1-7 picturesque community at this time; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, Glen Rose was originally called 1-9 Rose Glen because the shores of its winding Paluxy River were 1-10 flanked by wild roses and lush ferns; blessed with abundant 1-11 natural beauty, the area features spring-fed pools that have 1-12 long been reported to contain healing minerals, spurring the 1-13 town's main source of income today, tourism; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The discovery of several dinosaur footprints in 1-15 the Paluxy riverbed led to the establishment of the city's 1-16 Dinosaur Valley State Park, a place that allows visitors the 1-17 opportunity to experience this rare piece of history, while 1-18 preserving it in a controlled environment; recognized by the 1-19 Texas House of Representatives as the Dinosaur Capital of Texas 1-20 in 1997, Glen Rose welcomes more than a million visitors each year 1-21 to its dinosaur park and other outdoor and cultural attractions; 1-22 and 2-1 WHEREAS, A facility that has contributed greatly to the 2-2 economy of the Glen Rose area is the Comanche Peak Steam Electric 2-3 Station, a nuclear power plant located just north of the city 2-4 limits; this facility invites guests on guided tours of the power 2-5 plant site and offers a truly memorable and educational experience; 2-6 and 2-7 WHEREAS, Residents of this lovely city are also proud to 2-8 host the acclaimed Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2,700 acres of 2-9 unspoiled countryside that is home to some of the world's most 2-10 endangered animals, including the white rhino, cheetah, and 2-11 Grevy's zebra; and 2-12 WHEREAS, A city of approximately 2,500 residents, 2-13 Glen Rose has a small-town charm coupled with innumerable 2-14 opportunities for adventure, making it a wonderful place to 2-15 visit as well as live, work, and raise a family; its unique 2-16 offerings and warmhearted citizens are truly an asset to the 2-17 state, and it is a privilege to honor this city on this most 2-18 memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens of Glen Rose 2-21 as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of their 2-22 city and extend to them sincere best wishes for a wonderful year; 2-23 and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 3-1 prepared for the City of Glen Rose as an expression of high 3-2 regard from the Texas Senate. 3-3 Sibley 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on March 29, 2001. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate