TITLE: Celebrating February 23, 2017, as Howard County Day.

SUMMARY: Celebrating February 23, 2017, as Howard County Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Howard County and Texans across the state in celebrating February 23, 2017, as Howard County Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Located between the Llano Estacado and the Edwards Plateau, Howard County is known as a center for diverse professional fields and industries, including oil and gas production, health care, education, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing; and WHEREAS, The ongoing development and redevelopment of Big Spring's historic downtown district has led to an era of widespread revitalization that has helped communities throughout the region to thrive; and WHEREAS, Residents and visitors enjoy an array of recreational activities found in the trails and green spaces at Big Spring State Park, Comanche Trail Park, and Moss Lake, and they can learn about Howard County's colorful past at the Heritage Museum and at the Hangar 25 Air Museum; and WHEREAS, Residents of Howard County are devoted to their communities and to the land that shaped their cities and towns; they can be justifiably proud of their success in preserving the area's rich history and in providing a robust quality of life for all of the county's citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the people of Howard County for their many contributions to the growth and progress of our state and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable Howard County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Seliger President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2017.