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                                                                  H.R. No. 65 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Fort Woof Dog Park in Fort Worth was nominated by 
readers of Dog Fancy magazine as the number one dog park in the 
country, and this popular dog-lover destination is "groomed" to 
become even more "doggone" frisky in the coming year; and
	WHEREAS, Thanks to the "dogged" efforts of many local 
citizens, in April 2004 Fort Worth established its first park 
dedicated especially to canine recreation; located on a hill 
overlooking downtown, this expansive five-acre, off-leash, no-cat 
zone includes separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and 
plenty of seating for their bipedal pals; moreover, when the 
panting overcomes the play, there are drinking fountains for all; 
and
	WHEREAS, Fort Woof represents a unique partnership between 
members of the community and the City of Fort Worth, as park 
advocates raise money to help defray operating costs; while city 
employees keep it looking "fetching," members of the Fort Worth Dog 
Park Association host the annual Barktoberfest and other 
fund-raising activities, and in two years, they have contributed 
more than $25,000 to the beloved running ground that attracts 
hundreds of people and pooches daily; and
	WHEREAS, For being among the top 10 dog parks chosen, Fort 
Woof will receive a grant for $2,500 from Novartis Animal Health and 
Deramaxx to make improvements that the dogs are sure to "dig"; and
	WHEREAS, With the development of this superior park, Fort 
Worth has thrown its dog lovers and their four-legged friends a 
meaty bone indeed, and it is a pleasure to recognize the Fort Woof 
Dog Park for this outstanding achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Fort Woof Dog Park on 
being named the number one dog park in the United States and 
recognize April 29, 2006, as Fort Woof Dog Park Day.

                                                                          Veasey

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 65 was adopted by the House on April 
21, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House