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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hood County are gathering in |
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Austin on February 15, 2017, to celebrate Hood County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1866, Hood County is situated on the |
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north central plains and is traversed by the Paluxy and Brazos |
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Rivers; the county's Comanche Peak, a mesa topping over 1,200 feet, |
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was used as a meeting place for such important announcements as |
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Texas gaining independence from Mexico and later, in 1845, to make |
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locals aware of Texas' entry to the Union; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway came through |
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Granbury, the county seat, in 1887, and this spurred the |
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construction of what would become the city's historic downtown |
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square, with the striking Hood County Courthouse as its |
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centerpiece; today, residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of |
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unique shops and restaurants, and there are events held on the |
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square throughout the year, including the Granbury Wine Walk, the |
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Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, and the Harvest Moon |
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Festival of the Arts; and |
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WHEREAS, Lake Granbury, a reservoir created on the Brazos |
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River, was completed in 1969, and over the years it has helped the |
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county grow into a popular recreation center and retirement |
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community; outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, and other |
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water sports, and City Beach Park offers opportunities for swimming |
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and relaxation; additionally, the Acton Nature Center features 74 |
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acres of wildflowers, oaks, and a natural pond with a wildlife |
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viewing area, and the Moments-in-Time Hike and Bike Trail provides |
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explorers with a look into the early history of the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Hood County take great pride in their |
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vibrant heritage as they work together to build an even brighter |
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future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin. |