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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kosse are gathering on June 11 |
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and 12, 2021, to mark the 150th anniversary of their community at a |
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celebration hosted by the City of Kosse and the Kosse Community |
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Center; and |
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WHEREAS, In conjunction with an annual homecoming weekend, |
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local entities are planning a host of activities to commemorate the |
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town's sesquicentennial; festivities include a barbecue cook-off, |
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a 5K run, a parade, and a street dance; the Kosse Heritage Society |
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will offer tours, and the public is invited to attend an open house |
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at the new Kosse City Hall and Municipal Court Building; and |
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WHEREAS, The history of Kosse dates back to the 1840s when |
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settlers made their homes near Duck Creek and ran a stage stop for |
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the Franklin-Springfield and Waco-Marlin stagecoach routes; in |
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1869, the completion of the Houston and Texas Central Railway |
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brought new businesses and a post office to the area, and in 1871, |
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the town was officially incorporated; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the economy is supported by the Luminant |
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Kosse Mine, agriculture, ranching, and local businesses; residents |
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and visitors alike enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and nearby Lake |
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Limestone and Fort Parker State Park are popular destinations for |
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fishing, boating, and camping; and |
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Kosse are dedicated stewards of their |
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rich heritage while they work to build an even brighter future, and |
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this special anniversary provides a fitting opportunity to |
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recognize their unique Texas community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Kosse and |
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extend to all those participating in the celebration sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable and meaningful event. |
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Kacal |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 658 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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