| 2 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 9 | | recognize the citizens of Hood County, who are celebrating Hood |
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| 4 | 10 | | County Day at the State Capitol on February 6, 2025; and |
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| 5 | 11 | | WHEREAS, Hood County was established in 1866 by an act of |
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| 6 | 12 | | the 11th Texas Legislature; the county seat, Granbury, is |
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| 7 | 13 | | renowned for its charm, historic downtown, and dynamic |
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| 8 | 14 | | community, and Hood County is noted for the area's rich land |
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| 9 | 15 | | well-suited for agricultural purposes; and |
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| 10 | 16 | | WHEREAS, The county offers a variety of scenic locales, |
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| 11 | 17 | | including Lake Granbury, which was a driving force behind Hood |
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| 12 | 18 | | County's population increase and is a popular destination for |
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| 13 | 19 | | fishing, boating, and other recreational activities; and |
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| 14 | | - | WHEREAS, Hood County is home to the 355th Judicial District |
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| 15 | | - | Court, which is presided over by Judge Bryan Bufkin, and Ron |
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| 16 | | - | Massingill serves as Hood County judge; the county boasts |
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| 17 | | - | significant cultural and historical landmarks, including the Hood |
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| 18 | | - | County Courthouse Historic District, the stately Granbury Opera |
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| 19 | | - | House, Granbury Live, and the Acton Cemetery, where Elizabeth |
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| 20 | | - | Crockett, the second wife of Davy Crockett, is buried; and |
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| 20 | + | WHEREAS, Hood County is home to the 355th Judicial |
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| 21 | + | District Court, which is presided over by Judge Bryan Bufkin, and |
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| 22 | + | Ron Massingill serves as Hood County judge; the county boasts |
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| 23 | + | significant cultural and historical landmarks, including the |
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| 24 | + | Hood County Courthouse Historic District, the stately Granbury |
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| 25 | + | Opera House, Granbury Live, and the Acton Cemetery, where |
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| 26 | + | Elizabeth Crockett, the second wife of Davy Crockett, is buried; |
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| 27 | + | and |
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| 21 | 28 | | WHEREAS, Hood County Day at the Capitol is indeed a fitting |
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| 22 | 29 | | opportunity for city and county leaders, members of the business |
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| 23 | 30 | | community, and residents of Hood County to join together at the |
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| 24 | 31 | | State Capitol to celebrate their county and its rich history as |
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| 25 | 32 | | they look ahead toward its bright future; now, therefore, be it |
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| 26 | 33 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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| 27 | 34 | | Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hood County on their |
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| 28 | 35 | | many contributions to the prosperity of the Lone Star State and |
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| 29 | 36 | | extend to all best wishes for a successful and memorable Hood |
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| 30 | 37 | | County Day; and, be it further |
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| 31 | 38 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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| 32 | 39 | | honor of this special occasion. |
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