SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 196

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the members of the Rolling Plains Communities Partnership and citizens across the Lone Star State in celebrating March 3, 2009, as Rolling Plains Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The scenic Rolling Plains of North Central Texas is an area of approximately 28 million acres, much of which is covered with juniper woodlands and prairie midgrasses; the rugged Caprock Escarpment separates the Rolling Plains from the High Plains; and

WHEREAS, Four Texas rivers run through the soft prairie sands and clay soil of the region; the Canadian River, the Colorado River, the Concho River, and the Red River offer scenic beauty and many recreational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, The Rolling Plains Communities Partnership encourages rural counties to pool their resources in order to promote economic and community development in the area; the counties of Wheeler, Donley, Collingsworth, Briscoe, Hall, Childress, Motley, Cottle, Foard, and Hardeman have all benefited from the partnership's work; and

WHEREAS, The leadership and services provided by the Rolling Plains Communities Partnership have assisted numerous Texans, and this outstanding organization is truly deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of the Rolling Plains for their many contributions to our state and welcome the delegation of the Rolling Plains Communities Partnership to Austin for Rolling Plains Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion.

Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate