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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 292
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the City of Post on the grand occasion of its |
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100th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1907 by breakfast cereal magnate |
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Charles William Post, the City of Post is located at the |
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headwaters of the Brazos River, east of the Caprock escarpment; |
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Mr. Post envisioned a model city where cultural offerings |
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and the scenic West Texas location would provide a home to |
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families seeking a wholesome lifestyle; and |
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WHEREAS, Post today is a vital city with a diverse economy; |
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farming, ranching, and the oil industry and a wide array of other |
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businesses have made the city an attractive place to live and |
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raise a family; and |
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WHEREAS, Post offers many attractions for visitors, |
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including the annual Post Stampede Rodeo held in early August; |
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a nine hole golf course, nestled in a nearby canyon, and |
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White River Lake and Lake Alan Henry also offer exceptional |
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recreational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Three of the original buildings of the city house |
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some of the most outstanding attractions in Post; the Garza |
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Theatre produces eight shows a year, the historic Algerita Hotel |
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is home to the Art Center, which offers several shows and |
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exhibits every year, and the Garza County Museum is located in |
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West Texas' first sanitarium; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Post look forward to the challenges |
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of the future while continuing to embrace their rich and colorful |
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history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Post for their |
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many contributions to the historical and cultural legacy of our |
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state and extend to them best wishes for a happy and joyous |
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centennial celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of Post as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Duncan |
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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 20, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |