SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Bosque County who have traveled to
Austin to celebrate Bosque County Day at the State Capitol on
January 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Bosque County is located in Central Texas,
northwest of Waco, and its terrain consists of both flat
grasslands and limestone hills; it is named for the Bosque River,
which runs through the center of the region; the first permanent
settlers in the area arrived in 1849 and soon formed the town of
Clifton on the banks of the river; the county was organized in
1854, and the town of Meridian was founded to serve as the county
seat; a number of Norwegian immigrants moved to the area in the
same decade; and
WHEREAS, Early residents made their living by working the
fertile land, ranching and growing cotton, wheat, and oats, and
agriculture remains important to the county's economy today; a
variety of small industries and tourism also contribute to the
region's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy the fine
opportunities for fishing, swimming, camping, and boating at
Lake Whitney and scenic Meridian State Park, and Bosque Valley
Golf Club is considered one of the best nine-hole courses in the
state; people are also drawn to shopping in Clifton, a Texas Main
Street City, where three antique malls feature more than 100
dealers; and
WHEREAS, Clifton also has an active arts community; the
Bosque Arts Center is a vibrant cultural resource that hosts
classes and workshops and includes a permanent collection, and
the Bosque Museum is home to the largest selection of Norwegian
artifacts in the South and Southwest; Meridian, on the other
hand, is known for its invitation-only National Championship
Barbecue Cookoff; the county's Scandinavian heritage is
celebrated annually with the Norwegian Smorgasbord in the Norse
Historic District and with the Norwegian Country Christmas and
Lutefisk Dinner; and
WHEREAS, Bosque County is truly one of the charming
treasures of the Lone Star State, and its residents can take
great pride in its rich history as they look forward to a bright
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize January 31, 2011, as Bosque County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting residents of
this fine county sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Bosque County Day.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate