SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 165
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Hood County in recognizing February 15,
2017, as Hood County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Hood County was named for Confederate General
John Bell Hood; organized in 1866 from Johnson County, the area
is known for its rolling grasslands, sandy soil, and majestic
pecan and oak trees; the county is crossed by the Paluxy and
Brazos Rivers and is home to Lake Granbury, a scenic site for
fishing, boating, picnicking, and other recreational
activities; and
WHEREAS, Granbury, the county seat, was founded in 1854;
the town is picturesquely situated on Lake Granbury and is known
for its celebrations and festivals, its historic downtown
district, and its fine antique shops and historic homes;
Granbury's historic square showcases the Hood County Courthouse
and was named the best town square in Texas by the readers of
Texas Highways magazine; and
WHEREAS, Many of Granbury's fine old homes are open during
the traditional candlelight tour in December; other noteworthy
attractions include the Granbury Opera House, the Hood County
Museum, and the Granbury Rose, an authentic sternwheeler; and
WHEREAS, Noted for its colorful past, Hood County is also
known for its agribusiness, tourism, and gas production; its
chief crops include hay, peanuts, and pecans; and
WHEREAS, Hood County Day is an opportunity for the
residents of this fine Texas county to celebrate their history,
their accomplishments, and their prospects for the future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the citizens of Hood
County for their exemplary restoration of historical sites,
their preservation of the county's many amenities, and their
contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Hood County as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate