SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146
WHEREAS, Residents of Wise County are gathering at the
State Capitol on February 9 and 10, 2009, to celebrate the role
their county has played in the history of our great state; and
WHEREAS, Officially created in 1856, the county was named
in honor of Henry A. Wise, a United States congressman from
Virginia who lent support to the annexation of Texas in the
1840s; and
WHEREAS, Wise County is located in Northwest Texas and
enjoys a diverse economy, primarily centered around
agribusiness, petroleum, manufacturing, and tourism; it is one
of the 30 fastest-growing counties in the state and boasts a
varied topography of rolling hills and flat terrain of red clay;
and
WHEREAS, The area's historic sites and cultural
attractions draw many visitors to Decatur, the county seat and
home to the Waggoner Mansion, the Old Stone Prison, the Wise
County Heritage Museum, and the historic pink granite Wise County
Courthouse built in 1895; other towns in the county include
Bridgeport, Alvord, Aurora, Boyd, Briar, Chico, Greenwood, Lake
Bridgeport, Newark, New Fairview, Paradise, Pecan Acres, Rhome,
Runaway Bay, and Slidell; and
WHEREAS, With its attractive landscape, the county is a
desirable destination for visitors who enjoy the benefits of
nature and outdoor recreational activities provided by Lake
Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake, and the Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Grasslands; furthermore, the area's citizens celebrate
their history with festive annual events, such as the Chisholm
Trail Days in June and the Butterfield Stage Days in July; and
WHEREAS, The residents of this notable Texas county have
played an important role in the development and preservation of
their region, and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to Wise County
and its citizens on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby proclaim February 9 and 10 Wise County Days
and extend sincere best wishes to the Wise County residents for
an enjoyable visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of these special days.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate