SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 165
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  join the citizens of Hood County in recognizing February 15,
  2017, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Hood County was named for Confederate General
  John Bell Hood; organized in 1866 from Johnson County, the area
  is known for its rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic
  pecan and oak trees; the county is crossed by the Paluxy and
  Brazos Rivers and is home to Lake Granbury, a scenic site for
  fishing, boating, picnicking, and other recreational
  activities; and
         WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat, was founded in 1854;
  the town is picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury and is known
  for its celebrations and festivals, its historic downtown
  district, and its fine antique shops and historic homes;
  Granbury's historic square showcases the Hood County Courthouse
  and was named the best town square in Texas by the readers of
  Texas Highways magazine; and
         WHEREAS, Many of Granbury's fine old homes are open during
  the traditional candlelight tour in December; other noteworthy
  attractions include the Granbury Opera House, the Hood County
  Museum, and the Granbury Rose, an authentic sternwheeler; and
         WHEREAS, Noted for its colorful past, Hood County is also
  known for its agribusiness, tourism, and gas production; its
  chief crops include hay, peanuts, and pecans; and
         WHEREAS, Hood County Day is an opportunity for the
  residents of this fine Texas county to celebrate their history,
  their accomplishments, and their prospects for the future; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the citizens of Hood
  County for their exemplary restoration of historical sites,
  their preservation of the county's many amenities, and their
  contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the citizens of Hood County as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
  Birdwell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 13, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate