Bill Text: TX HR201 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing January 30, 2017, as Palo Pinto County Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-01 - Reported enrolled [HR201 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR201-Introduced.html

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85R8180 KSM-D
By: Lang H.R. No. 201

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Palo Pinto County are gathering
in Austin on January 30, 2017, to celebrate the first Palo Pinto
County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Named for one of its principal streams and situated
in the Western Cross Timbers Ecoregion, Palo Pinto County covers
948 square miles of rugged, hilly land drained by the Brazos River;
the Texas Legislature formed the county in 1856, and Golconda, the
county seat, was renamed Palo Pinto two years later; and
WHEREAS, Early settlers of Palo Pinto County included Charles
Goodnight and Oliver Loving, of the famed Goodnight-Loving Trail,
who established cattle ranches in the area; in the late 1800s, the
county's economy centered on livestock, and a meeting of area
ranchers in 1876 led to the creation of what is now known as the
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; over the years,
oil and natural gas production helped to diversify the local
economy, and the county has also developed a robust tourist
industry with such attractions as Lake Palo Pinto, Possum Kingdom
Lake, and Lake Mineral Wells State Park; and
WHEREAS, The community of Palo Pinto is home to the Old Jail,
built in 1880, which now serves as a museum complex and hosts a
variety of events, including the annual Frontier Days and Old
Settlers Reunion; and
WHEREAS, The largest city in Palo Pinto County is Mineral
Wells, which was first settled in 1877 by James and Amanda Lynch;
after digging a well, the couple found that the unusual-tasting
water seemed beneficial to their health, and in 1885, the Crazy Well
was dug and the town gained popularity as a center for wellness and
recreation; today, the city remains a notable attraction for
retirees and tourists alike, and citizens pay tribute to their
heritage with the annual Crazy Water Festival; Mineral Wells is
also the site of the Baker Hotel, which was frequented in its heyday
by notable Hollywood stars, including Ronald Reagan, Clark Gable,
Carole Lombard, Judy Garland, Will Rogers, and the Three Stooges;
and
WHEREAS, The people of Palo Pinto County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed a privilege to honor them and their unique
region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize January 30, 2017, as Palo Pinto County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
Austin.