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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the citizens of Hood County, who are celebrating Hood |
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County Day at the State Capitol on February 6, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County was established in 1866 by an act of |
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the 11th Texas Legislature; the county seat, Granbury, is |
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renowned for its charm, historic downtown, and dynamic |
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community, and Hood County is noted for the area's rich land |
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well-suited for agricultural purposes; and |
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WHEREAS, The county offers a variety of scenic locales, |
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including Lake Granbury, which was a driving force behind Hood |
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County's population increase and is a popular destination for |
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fishing, boating, and other recreational activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County is home to the 355th Judicial District |
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Court, which is presided over by Judge Bryan Bufkin, and Ron |
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Massingill serves as Hood County judge; the county boasts |
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significant cultural and historical landmarks, including the Hood |
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County Courthouse Historic District, the stately Granbury Opera |
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House, Granbury Live, and the Acton Cemetery, where Elizabeth |
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Crockett, the second wife of Davy Crockett, is buried; and |
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WHEREAS, Hood County Day at the Capitol is indeed a fitting |
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opportunity for city and county leaders, members of the business |
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community, and residents of Hood County to join together at the |
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State Capitol to celebrate their county and its rich history as |
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they look ahead toward its bright future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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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; 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. |
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Birdwell |
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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 February 5, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |