SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the citizens of Comanche County and in proclaiming February 14, 2007, Comanche County Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Named for the Comanche Indians who once dominated the Southwest Plains, Comanche County was created in 1856 from Bosque and Coryell Counties; and

WHEREAS, Situated in the hills of Central Texas, Comanche County is an area of scenic vistas and fertile soil, and its citizens take great pride in the county's history and its historical treasures; and

WHEREAS, The county seat, Comanche, is a Texas Main Street City and home to the Comanche County PowWow and to "Old Cora," a split-log, one-room cabin that is the oldest standing courthouse in Texas; the courthouse was built in the town of Cora in 1856 and was relocated to Comanche after Comanche became the county seat in 1859; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Comanche County enjoy a vibrant local economy that is based primarily on agriculture; tourists and residents enjoy boating, camping, and fishing at several parks situated around the county's beautiful Lake Proctor; and

WHEREAS, Comanche County is truly an asset to our state, 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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby join Comanche County residents in celebrating February 14, 2007, as Comanche County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Comanche County and as a memento of this occasion. Fraser

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate