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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Parker County are traveling |
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to Austin on March 22, 2011, in celebration of Parker County Day at |
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the State Capitol, and their visit provides a fitting opportunity |
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to reflect on the history and contributions of their fine |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1855 from Bosque and Navarro |
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Counties, Parker County is named for Isaac Parker, who brought 224 |
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settlers to the region in that same year; and |
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WHEREAS, The county's population and economy continued to |
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expand during most of the late 19th century, spurred by the |
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construction of three railroads in the area; over the decades, |
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Parker County has undergone many changes and today benefits from a |
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diverse market centered around commercial and agribusiness, with |
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local farms and ranches raising beef cattle, dairy cows, and horses |
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and growing pecans and peaches; and |
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WHEREAS, Located at the western edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth |
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Metroplex, Parker County has experienced tremendous growth in |
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recent years, as it offers an attractive rural setting among gently |
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rolling plains, combined with close proximity to urban amenities; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Weatherford serves as the county seat and is the |
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home to such notable attractions as the Doss Heritage and Culture |
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Center, the Museum of the Americas, Chandor Gardens, and the Parker |
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County Courthouse, which was recently restored to its original |
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splendor; other towns in the county include Aledo, Annetta, Cool, |
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Springtown, Willow Park, and portions of Azle and Mineral Wells; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Area residents uphold the county's heritage with the |
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annual Frontier Days each June and also enjoy the Parker County |
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Peach Festival in July; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Parker County take great pride in the |
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rich history of their county and, thanks to the efforts of their |
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forward-thinking citizenry, they can look ahead to a bright and |
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promising future as well; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 22, 2011, as Parker County Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all involved |
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for an enjoyable stay in Austin. |