H.R. No. 201
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Palo Pinto County are gathering
  in Austin on January 30, 2017, to celebrate the first Palo Pinto
  County Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Named for one of its principal streams and situated
  in the Western Cross Timbers Ecoregion, Palo Pinto County covers
  948 square miles of rugged, hilly land drained by the Brazos River;
  the Texas Legislature formed the county in 1856, and Golconda, the
  county seat, was renamed Palo Pinto two years later; and
         WHEREAS, Early settlers of Palo Pinto County included Charles
  Goodnight and Oliver Loving, of the famed Goodnight-Loving Trail,
  who established cattle ranches in the area; in the late 1800s, the
  county's economy centered on livestock, and a meeting of area
  ranchers in 1876 led to the creation of what is now known as the
  Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; over the years,
  oil and natural gas production helped to diversify the local
  economy, and the county has also developed a robust tourist
  industry with such attractions as Lake Palo Pinto, Possum Kingdom
  Lake, and Lake Mineral Wells State Park; and
         WHEREAS, The community of Palo Pinto is home to the Old Jail,
  built in 1880, which now serves as a museum complex and hosts a
  variety of events, including the annual Frontier Days and Old
  Settlers Reunion; and
         WHEREAS, The largest city in Palo Pinto County is Mineral
  Wells, which was first settled in 1877 by James and Amanda Lynch;
  after digging a well, the couple found that the unusual-tasting
  water seemed beneficial to their health, and in 1885, the Crazy Well
  was dug and the town gained popularity as a center for wellness and
  recreation; today, the city remains a notable attraction for
  retirees and tourists alike, and citizens pay tribute to their
  heritage with the annual Crazy Water Festival; Mineral Wells is
  also the site of the Baker Hotel, which was frequented in its heyday
  by notable Hollywood stars, including Ronald Reagan, Clark Gable,
  Carole Lombard, Judy Garland, Will Rogers, and the Three Stooges;
  and
         WHEREAS, The people of Palo Pinto County take great pride in
  their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
  future, and it is indeed a privilege to honor them and their unique
  region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize January 30, 2017, as Palo Pinto County
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
  Austin.
 
  Lang
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 201 was adopted by the House on
  January 30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House