SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 259
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Parker County are gathering in
Austin on February 25, 2019, in celebration of Parker County Day
at the State Capitol; 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; the county's
population and economy continued to expand during 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 benefits from a diverse market centered on commercial
and agribusiness, with local farms and ranches raising beef
cattle, dairy cows, and horses and growing pecans and
peaches; and
WHEREAS, Weatherford, the county seat, offers such
attractions as Clark Gardens, the Doss Heritage and Culture
Center, and the Museum of the Americas; the downtown historic
district is the site of the old-time Farmers Market, as well as
First Monday Trade Days, one of the oldest open-air markets in
Texas; named the Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford draws more
than 35,000 attendees each year with the Parker County Peach
Festival, and because of its proximity to the headquarters of the
National Cutting Horse Association and its major events, the city
has gained recognition as the Cutting Horse Capital of the
World; and
WHEREAS, Springtown was established in 1859 by Captain
Joseph Ward of New Jersey, who was impressed by the area's
natural beauty and its 25 cold springs; originally known as
Littleton Springs, it was renamed Springtown in the 1870s and
incorporated in 1884; and
WHEREAS, Located at the western edge of the Dallas/Fort
Worth Metroplex, Parker County offers an attractive rural
setting combined with proximity to urban amenities, and its
citizens can look back with pride at their unique history while
they work to build a bright future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2019, as Parker
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
stay in Austin.
Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate