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79R4385 JNC-D

By:  King of Parker                                               H.R. No. 225



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 1, 2005, many proud residents of Parker 
County are traveling to Austin in celebration of Parker County Day 
at the State Capitol, and their visit provides a fitting 
opportunity to reflect on the history and contributions of their 
fine community; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1855 from Bosque and Navarro 
Counties, Parker County is named for Isaac Parker, who brought 224 
settlers to the region in that same year; and
	WHEREAS, The county's population and economy continued to 
expand during most of the late 19th century, spurred by the 
construction of three railroads in the area; over the decades, 
Parker County has undergone many changes and today benefits from a 
diverse market centered around commercial and agribusiness, with 
local farms and ranches producing beef cattle, dairy cows, horses, 
peanuts, watermelons, pecans, and peaches; and
	WHEREAS, Located at the western edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth 
Metroplex, Parker County has experienced tremendous growth in 
recent years, as it offers an attractive rural setting among gently 
rolling plains, combined with close proximity to urban amenities; 
and
	WHEREAS, Weatherford serves as the county seat and is the 
home to such notable attractions as the Texas Railroad Museum, the 
H. B. Prather Museum, and the Parker County Courthouse, which was 
recently restored to its original splendor; other towns in the 
county include Aledo, Annetta, Cool, Springtown, Willow Park, and 
portions of Azle and Mineral Wells; and
	WHEREAS, Area residents uphold the county's heritage with the 
annual Frontier Days each July, and also enjoy the Spring Festival 
of Homes and Parade in April; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Parker County take great pride in the 
rich history of their county and, thanks to the efforts of their 
forward-thinking citizenry, they can look ahead to a bright and 
promising future as well; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2005, as Parker County Day at 
the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all involved for 
an enjoyable stay in Austin.