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78R7910 MW-D

By:  Hardcastle                                                   H.R. No. 370



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 4, 2003, many proud residents of 
Gainesville have gathered in Austin to celebrate Gainesville 
Appreciation Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1850 and named for Texas patriot 
Edmund Pendleton Gaines, Gainesville enjoys a long and 
distinguished history; after the Civil War, massive cattle drives, 
oil, and cotton helped to spur growth and bring prosperity to the 
area, and the city now has a multifaceted economy that revolves 
around agribusiness, aircraft and steel fabrication plants, 
manufacturing, and tourism; and
	WHEREAS, This charming city serves as the county seat of 
Cooke County and has many noteworthy attractions, including the 
25-acre Frank Buck Zoo, which charges no admission and annually 
draws more than 110,000 people; moreover, the zoo holds the 
distinction of being one of the oldest in our state and is named for 
Gainesville native Frank Buck, Jr., who is considered the father of 
America's modern zoos; and
	WHEREAS, Gainesville also features a large historic district 
that is replete with brick-paved streets and Victorian-style homes 
dating to the 19th century; in addition, the city is home to the 
Kinne's Jewelers Museum, Morton Museum of Cooke County, Texas 
Travel Information Center, and Amtrak's Heartland Flyer, as well as 
North Central Texas College; and
	WHEREAS, Located 67 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth 
Metroplex, Gainesville offers its residents a splendid combination 
of small-town virtues and access to big-city life, and the city's 
proximity to several bodies of water and recreation facilities 
makes it a prime destination for outdoor and water enthusiasts; and
	WHEREAS, With its innate charm, unspoiled beauty, and rich 
heritage and culture, Gainesville remains one of the Lone Star 
State's great assets; nationally recognized as the first and only 
Medal of Honor Host City, Gainesville truly is an outstanding place 
in which to live, work, and raise a family, and it is most 
appropriate to pay tribute to the city and its residents at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2003, as Gainesville 
Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and extend to its citizens 
sincere best wishes for success and happiness in their future 
endeavors.