SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 349
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Parker County are gathering in
  Austin on March 29, 2023, in celebration of Parker County Day at
  the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1855 from Bosque and Navarro
  Counties, Parker County is named for Isaac Parker, who brought 224
  settlers to the region in that same year; the county's population
  and economy continued to expand during the late 19th century,
  spurred by the construction of three railroads in the area; over
  the decades, Parker County has undergone many changes and today
  benefits from a diverse market centered on commercial and
  agribusiness, with local farms and ranches raising beef cattle,
  dairy cows, and horses and growing pecans and peaches; and
         WHEREAS, Weatherford, the county seat, offers such
  attractions as Clark Gardens, the Doss Heritage and Culture Center,
  and the Museum of the Americas; the downtown historic district is
  the site of the old-time Farmers Market, as well as First Monday
  Trade Days, one of the oldest open-air markets in Texas; named the
  Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford draws more than 35,000
  attendees each year with the Parker County Peach Festival, and
  because of its proximity to the headquarters of the National
  Cutting Horse Association and its major events, the city has gained
  recognition as the Cutting Horse Capital of the World; and
         WHEREAS, Springtown was established in 1859 by Captain
  Joseph Ward of New Jersey, who was impressed by the area's
  natural beauty and its 25 cold springs; originally known as
  Littleton Springs, it was renamed Springtown in the 1870s and
  incorporated in 1884; and
         WHEREAS, Located at the western edge of the Dallas-Fort
  Worth Metroplex, Parker County offers an attractive rural
  setting combined with proximity to urban amenities, and its
  citizens can look back with pride at their unique history while
  they work to build a bright future; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 29, 2023, as Parker County
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in
  Austin.
  King, Springer
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 29, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate