82R10892 JH-D
By: Pitts H.C.R. No. 83
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas is widely known for its excellent recreational
activities and vacation destinations, and among the state's most
unspoiled and inviting getaways is the picturesque Lake Whitney
area; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Brazos River Basin, Lake Whitney was
one of the earliest recreational lakes built near the Dallas/Fort
Worth area; completed in April 1951 as part of the Brazos River
Conservation and Reclamation Program, it is maintained by the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, and is
situated five miles from the town of Whitney on the edge of Hill and
Bosque Counties; other nearby communities that help provide
visitors with the comforts of home include Hillsboro, Clifton,
Meridian, Aquilla, Morgan, Lakeside Village, Laguna Park, Blum,
Valley Mills, and Kopperl; and
WHEREAS, The 955-acre Lake Whitney State Park features
campsites, screened shelters, swimming beaches, boat ramps, and an
air strip; the region also provides full service marinas and a broad
range of overnight accommodations; and
WHEREAS, Lake Whitney's reputation as a premier location to
catch bass and catfish is a big draw for the nation's fishing
enthusiasts, and the lake has received positive coverage from
national sporting publications; and
WHEREAS, For those who prefer their recreation on land, the
area is home to a number of golf courses and 3,000 acres of winding
trails for horseback riding; bird and wildlife watchers can delight
in the lake area's 300 migratory and nonmigratory bird species, and
a local wildlife population that features more than 50 different
species of mammals, including the white-tailed deer; and
WHEREAS, Historically visited by everyone from Native
Americans and European settlers to gunslingers, such as John Wesley
Hardin, the Lake Whitney area is today easily accessible from major
metropolitan areas of the state, making it the perfect getaway for
those who enjoy a relaxed pace and abundant amenities; and
WHEREAS, The 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
designated the Lake Whitney area as the Getaway Capital of Texas in
2005 in recognition of its myriad attractions; this outstanding
destination remains as enjoyable as ever, and it is indeed fitting
that this official title be continued; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby redesignate the Lake Whitney area as the Getaway Capital of
Texas.