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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the citizens of Comanche County and to proclaim 
February 16, 2005, 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 
beautiful Lake Proctor; and
	WHEREAS, Comanche is a Texas Main Street City and home to 
the Comanche County PowWow and "Old Cora," a split-log, one-room 
cabin that is the oldest standing courthouse in Texas; every year,
De Leon celebrates the De Leon Peach and Melon Festival; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Comanche County enjoy a vibrant 
local economy, based primarily on agriculture; tourism and 
hunting add to the strong economic base; and
	WHEREAS, Replete with friendly, hardworking citizens, 
Comanche County and its communities have much to be proud of;
the county has played an important role in the history of Texas 
and will continue to do so in the years to come; boasting 
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,
79th Legislature, hereby declare February 16, 2005, 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 16, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate