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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in |
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recognizing the citizens of Comanche County and in proclaiming |
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February 14, 2007, Comanche County Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Named for the Comanche Indians who once dominated |
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the Southwest Plains, Comanche County was created in 1856 from |
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Bosque and Coryell Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the hills of Central Texas, |
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Comanche County is an area of scenic vistas and fertile soil, and |
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its citizens take great pride in the county's history and its |
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historical treasures; and |
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WHEREAS, The county seat, Comanche, is a Texas Main Street City |
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and home to the Comanche County PowWow and to "Old Cora," a |
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split-log, one-room cabin that is the oldest standing courthouse |
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in Texas; the courthouse was built in the town of Cora in 1856 and |
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was relocated to Comanche after Comanche became the county seat in |
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1859; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Comanche County enjoy a vibrant |
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local economy that is based primarily on agriculture; tourists |
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and residents enjoy boating, camping, and fishing at several |
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parks situated around the county's beautiful Lake Proctor; and |
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WHEREAS, Comanche County is truly an asset to our state, |
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and its communities have much to be proud of; the county has |
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played an important role in the history of Texas and will |
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continue to do so in the years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby join Comanche County residents in |
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celebrating February 14, 2007, as Comanche County Day at the |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Comanche County and as a memento of this occasion. |
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Fraser |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 14, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |