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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 200
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Hood County in recognizing March 2, 2011, as |
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Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County was named for Confederate General John |
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Bell Hood; organized in 1866 from Johnson County, the area is known |
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for its rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic pecan and oak |
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trees; the county is crossed by the Paluxy and Brazos Rivers and is |
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home to Lake Granbury, a scenic site for fishing, boating, |
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picnicking, and other recreational activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, was |
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founded in 1854; the town is picturesquely situated on Lake |
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Granbury and is known for its celebrations and festivals, its |
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historic downtown district, and its fine antique shops and |
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historic homes; Granbury's historic square showcases the Hood |
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County Courthouse and was named the best town square in Texas by |
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the readers of Texas Highways magazine; and |
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WHEREAS, Many of Granbury's fine old homes are open during |
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the traditional candlelight tour in December; other noteworthy |
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attractions include the Granbury Opera House, the Hood County |
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Museum, and the Granbury Rose, an authentic sternwheeler; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for its colorful past, Hood County is also |
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known for its agribusiness, tourism, and gas production; its |
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chief crops include hay, peanuts, and pecans; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County Day is an opportunity for the |
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residents of this fine Texas county to celebrate their history, |
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their accomplishments, and their prospects for the future; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the citizens of Hood |
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County for their exemplary restoration of historical sites, |
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their preservation of the county's many amenities, and their |
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contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of Hood County as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Birdwell |
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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 9, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |