SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 349
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Parker County are gathering in
Austin on March 29, 2023, 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, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 29, 2023, 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.
King, Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate