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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Stephenville in celebrating March 21, 2017, |
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as Stephenville Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Stephenville, the seat of Erath County, is a |
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vibrant community in North Central Texas; the city has |
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experienced a 30 percent growth in population since 2000 and is |
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currently home to more than 22,500 residents; and |
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WHEREAS, The Stephenville community is a popular Texas hub |
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for cowboys and cowgirls; relative to size, the city hosts one of |
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the largest populations of these professionals, and it has become |
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known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World"; and |
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WHEREAS, Although cowboy culture is a driving force of the |
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city, Stephenville also boasts a flourishing academic community; |
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Tarleton State University contributes greatly to the economic |
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stability of the region, with approximately 9,600 students and |
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925 full-time faculty and staff members who reside in the |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Stephenville have worked hard to |
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sustain their vibrant community over the years, and they can |
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indeed look forward to a bright and prosperous future while |
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embracing their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Stephenville for |
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their many contributions to our state and extend to them best |
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wishes in all their future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Estes |
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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 March 21, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |