SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Howard County and Texans across the state in celebrating February 10, 2015, as Howard County Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Howard County is situated in the heart of West Texas; the county has a thriving diversified economy and is noted as a center for the petroleum industry, and for education, health care, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing; Big Spring, Coahoma, and Forsan have a rich history and are prospering; and

WHEREAS, Howard County offers residents and visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities; the county is home to Big Spring State Park, Comanche Trail Park, and Moss Lake; the Heritage Museum and the Hangar 25 Air Museum are a source of valuable insights into the region's history; and

WHEREAS, The people of Howard County are deeply devoted to their communities and to the land that has shaped them; they are confidently looking forward to a prosperous future while continuing to embrace their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the people of Howard County on their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Howard County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

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

Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate