SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Stephenville in celebrating March 21, 2017,
as Stephenville Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Stephenville, the seat of Erath County, is a
vibrant community in North Central Texas; the city has
experienced a 30 percent growth in population since 2000 and is
currently home to more than 22,500 residents; and
WHEREAS, The Stephenville community is a popular Texas hub
for cowboys and cowgirls; relative to size, the city hosts one of
the largest populations of these professionals, and it has become
known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World"; and
WHEREAS, Although cowboy culture is a driving force of the
city, Stephenville also boasts a flourishing academic community;
Tarleton State University contributes greatly to the economic
stability of the region, with approximately 9,600 students and
925 full-time faculty and staff members who reside in the
community; and
WHEREAS, The people of Stephenville have worked hard to
sustain their vibrant community over the years, and they can
indeed look forward to a bright and prosperous future while
embracing their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Stephenville for
their many contributions to our state and extend to them best
wishes in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate