SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 236

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize February 14, 2007, as Texas Midwest Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Known for its scenic plains and rich history, the Texas Midwest is home to a wide variety of cities and communities that provide challenging opportunities; and

WHEREAS, The counties that make up the Texas Midwest are Brown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Concho, Eastland, Erath, Fisher, Hamilton, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, McCulloch, Mills, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, and Throckmorton counties; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest features traditional farmland and ranchland interspersed with large stretches of oil and gas reserves; Comanches and other tribes once called the area home, and today the region boasts many historic sites and museums that provide a fascinating glimpse into life in the Old West; and

WHEREAS, Texas Midwest Day at the State Capitol offers the citizens of rural Texas a chance to show their common concerns in the region; this event also encourages the participation of Texas Midwest citizens in the legislative process; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the 25 counties of the Texas Midwest on their many contributions to our state and extend best wishes to those attending Texas Midwest Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the counties of the Texas Midwest as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 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