SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 558
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Parker County are
traveling to Austin on March 22, 2011, in celebration of Parker
County Day at the State Capitol, and their visit provides a
fitting opportunity to reflect on the history and contributions
of their fine community; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1855 from Bosque and Navarro
Counties, Parker County is named for Isaac Parker, who brought
224 settlers to the region in that same year; and
WHEREAS, The county's population and economy continued to
expand during most of the late 19th century, spurred by the
construction of three railroads in the area; over the decades,
Parker County has undergone many changes, and today it benefits
from a diverse market centered around commercial and
agribusiness, with local farms and ranches raising beef cattle,
dairy cows, and horses and growing pecans and peaches; and
WHEREAS, Located at the western edge of the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex, Parker County has experienced tremendous growth
in recent years; it offers an attractive rural setting among
gently rolling plains and close proximity to urban amenities; and
WHEREAS, Weatherford serves as the county seat and is home
to such notable attractions as the Doss Heritage and Culture
Center, the Museum of the Americas, Chandor Gardens, and the
Parker County Courthouse, which was recently restored to its
original splendor; other towns in the county include Aledo,
Annetta, Cool, Springtown, Willow Park, and portions of Azle and
Mineral Wells; and
WHEREAS, Area residents uphold the county's heritage with
the annual Frontier Days each June and also enjoy the Parker
County Peach Festival in July; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Parker County take great pride in the
rich history of their county; they have made it an exceptional
place in which to live, work, and raise a family, and they can
look forward confidently to a bright and promising future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize March 22, 2011, as Parker County
Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all
involved for an enjoyable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate