TITLE: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hood County are gathering in Austin on February 15, 2017, to celebrate Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Established in 1866, Hood County is situated on the north central plains and is traversed by the Paluxy and Brazos Rivers; the county's Comanche Peak, a mesa topping over 1,200 feet, was used as a meeting place for such important announcements as Texas gaining independence from Mexico and later, in 1845, to make locals aware of Texas' entry to the Union; and WHEREAS, The Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway came through Granbury, the county seat, in 1887, and this spurred the construction of what would become the city's historic downtown square, with the striking Hood County Courthouse as its centerpiece; today, residents and visitors alike enjoy a number of unique shops and restaurants, and there are events held on the square throughout the year, including the Granbury Wine Walk, the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, and the Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts; and WHEREAS, Lake Granbury, a reservoir created on the Brazos River, was completed in 1969, and over the years it has helped the county grow into a popular recreation center and retirement community; outdoor enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, and other water sports, and City Beach Park offers opportunities for swimming and relaxation; additionally, the Acton Nature Center features 74 acres of wildflowers, oaks, and a natural pond with a wildlife viewing area, and the Moments-in-Time Hike and Bike Trail provides explorers with a look into the early history of the area; and WHEREAS, The people of Hood County take great pride in their vibrant heritage as they work together to build an even brighter future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin. Lang Straus Goldman Oliverson Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega Alonzo Gonz lez of El Paso Paddie Alvarado Gooden Parker Anchia Guerra Paul Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan Ar valo Hefner Phillips Ashby Hernandez Pickett Bailes Herrero Price Bell Hinojosa Raney Bernal Holland Raymond Biedermann Howard Reynolds Blanco Huberty Rinaldi Bohac Hunter Roberts Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr. Burns Johnson of Harris Rose Burrows Kacal Sanford Button Keough Schaefer Cain King of Hemphill Schofield Canales King of Parker Schubert Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen Clardy Klick Sheffield Coleman Koop Shine Collier Krause Simmons Cook Kuempel Smithee Cortez Lambert Springer Cosper Landgraf Stephenson Craddick Lang Stickland Cyrier Larson Stucky Dale Laubenberg Swanson Darby Leach Thierry Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris Dean Lucio III Tinderholt Deshotel Martinez Turner Dukes Metcalf Uresti Dutton Meyer VanDeaver Elkins Miller Villalba Faircloth Minjarez Vo Fallon Moody Walle Farrar Morrison White Flynn Mu oz, Jr. Wilson Frank Murphy Workman Frullo Murr Wray Geren Neave Wu Gervin-Hawkins Nev rez Zedler Giddings Oliveira Zerwas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 435 was adopted by the House on February 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House