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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize April 6, 2023, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol |
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and to welcome the group of visiting delegates, which includes |
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elected officials, business and community members of the |
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Granbury Chamber of Commerce, and the members of Leadership |
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Granbury and Junior Leadership Granbury; and |
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WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, was |
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founded in 1854 and incorporated in 1871; it is situated on Lake |
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Granbury, where the community has gained a reputation for the |
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many enjoyable celebrations, festivals, and events that draw |
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visitors from near and far; a region with a rich history, Hood |
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County was ranked sixth in growth rate among United States |
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counties between 1970 and 1980; Granbury has continued to |
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maintain and improve its historic downtown square, the area's |
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beautifully restored homes, and the famed Hood County |
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Courthouse; Granbury has been recognized by USA Today as the Best |
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Historic Small Town in Texas in 2019, 2020, and 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Granbury and Hood County are known for the |
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flourishing local agribusiness, which includes the production of |
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such crops as hay, peanuts, and pecans, and for the area's |
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natural gas production and thriving tourism industry; music and |
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performance venues including the Granbury Opera House and |
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Granbury Live provide an impressive array of activities for |
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visitors and residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County Day at the Capitol is indeed a fitting |
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opportunity for members of the Granbury Chamber of Commerce and |
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business community and residents of Hood County to join together |
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at the State Capitol to celebrate their county and its rich |
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history as they look ahead toward its bright future; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hood County on their |
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many contributions to the prosperity of the Lone Star State and |
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extend to all best wishes for a successful and memorable Hood |
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County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |