H.R. No. 296



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On February 27, 2003, many fine residents of Hood 
County are gathering in Austin to celebrate Hood County Day at the 
State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1866, Hood County is named for Texas 
patriot John Bell Hood, who served as a lieutenant general in the 
Confederate Army; once heavily reliant on agribusiness, the 
county's economy in recent times has diversified to also include 
energy production and tourism; and
	WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat, was founded in 1854, and 
its town square has been placed in the National Register of Historic 
Places; contributing to the area's historical significance and 
charm are the Hood County Courthouse, the Granbury Opera House,  and 
the town's historic homes, such as the Dabney House, the Captain's 
House, the Iron Horse Inn, the Nutt House, and the Pearl Street Inn; 
and
	WHEREAS, Other noteworthy attractions in Hood County include 
the Acton State Historical Park, where the grave of Elizabeth 
Crockett, wife of Davy Crockett, can be found, the Hood County 
Museum, the Granbury Rose, an authentic sternwheeler, and the 
Hollywood Movie Museum and Antique Mall; and
	WHEREAS, This geographically diverse region includes the 
Paluxy and Brazos rivers as well as Lake Granbury, which offer ample 
opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, and a wide range of 
other outdoor activities; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Hood County can take great pride in the 
rich history of their area, as they look forward to the promising 
future of the region, and they deserve recognition for their 
notable contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature recognize February 27, 2003, as Hood County Day and 
extend to the Hood County residents visiting Austin sincere best 
wishes for a memorable day at the State Capitol.

                                                              Keffer of Eastland

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 296 was adopted by the House on April 
1, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House