SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 178

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize the citizens of Comanche County and to declare
February 19, 2003, Comanche County Day at the Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Created in 1856 from Bosque and Coryell counties, 
Comanche County was named for the Comanche Indians who once 
dominated the Southwest Plains; and

	WHEREAS, Ideally situated in the hills of Central Texas, 
Comanche County enjoys scenic vistas and fertile soil, and the 
county takes great pride in its many historical treasures; and

	WHEREAS, The City of Comanche is home to "Old Cora," one of 
the oldest original existing courthouses in Texas; the city also 
boasts the legendary "Fleming Oak," named for county forefather 
Martin Fleming who took refuge behind the tree during an Indian 
attack; afterwards, he vowed to ensure the oak's well-being,
and succeeding generations of Comanche County residents have 
continued to honor and care for the great Fleming Oak as a 
cherished living monument to their history; and

	WHEREAS, Present-day Comanche County residents are proud 
of their history and annually celebrate their heritage through 
celebrations such as the De Leon Peach and Melon festivals, held 
each August, and the Comanche County Pow-Wow, which will 
celebrate its 22nd anniversary in September; and

	WHEREAS, Comanche County boasts several other
tourist attractions; thousands of Texans visit Comanche each
Fourth of July to enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays
in Central Texas, and the cities of De Leon and Comanche are 
featured along the Texas Forts Trail; and

	WHEREAS, Residents of Comanche County enjoy a strong local 
economy; manufacturers have moved to the area, creating new jobs 
and increasing prosperity; the area is also known as a producer 
of peanuts, pecans, watermelons, cantaloupes, and milk; and

	WHEREAS, Comanche County's residents are friendly and 
hospitable and work diligently for the betterment of their
county and its communities; and

	WHEREAS, Friends of Historic Comanche, Incorporated, is
a group dedicated to improving Comanche County by encouraging 
historic preservation in the area; the organization played a 
major role in the selection of the City of Comanche as a Texas 
Main Street City; Comanche has also recently been named a 2003 
National Main Street City; and

	WHEREAS, Citizens of Comanche County have much to be proud 
of; their county has played an important role in the history of 
Texas, and it will continue to do so; a place of natural beauty, 
industrious, civic-minded residents, and a healthy economy, 
Comanche County is truly an asset to our state; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby declare February 19, 2003, as
Comanche County Day at the Capitol and join residents in
their celebration of this occasion; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for Comanche County as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
                                                                          Fraser




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate