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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 228
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 County and
Navarro County, 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 interests and
agribusiness, with local farms and ranches producing beef
cattle, dairy cows, horses, peanuts, watermelons, pecans, and
peaches; and
WHEREAS, Parker County is located at the western edge of
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; the 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th 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; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this occasion.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate