Bill Text: TX HR391 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 27, 2017, as Weatherford Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-27 - Reported enrolled [HR391 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR391-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 391 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Weatherford are gathering in | ||
| Austin on February 27, 2017, to celebrate Weatherford Day at the | ||
| State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Situated on the crest between the Trinity and Brazos | ||
| Valleys, this frontier settlement was named for Jefferson | ||
| Weatherford, a Texas senator who coauthored the bill to establish | ||
| Parker County; Weatherford was incorporated in 1858, and as the | ||
| county seat, it experienced significant growth in the last two | ||
| decades of the 19th century, spurred by the construction of three | ||
| railroads, which made it a prime retail and shipping point for area | ||
| ranchers and farmers; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Today a city of approximately 30,000, Weatherford | ||
| enjoys its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex while | ||
| retaining its small-town, family-oriented charm; the population | ||
| benefits from access to outstanding medical care at Weatherford | ||
| Regional Medical Center and educational opportunities provided by | ||
| Weatherford College, which was established in 1869 and is the | ||
| oldest community college in the Southwest; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Weatherford offers numerous attractions for | ||
| residents and visitors alike, including Clark Gardens Botanical | ||
| Park, the Doss Heritage & Culture Center, and the Museum of the | ||
| Americas, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Town Creek Hike and | ||
| Bike Trail and water sports on Lake Weatherford; moreover, the | ||
| downtown historic district is host to numerous unique stores, and | ||
| it 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, with | ||
| a history spanning more than 155 years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The people of Weatherford further celebrate their | ||
| rich heritage with the annual Parker County Peach Festival, the | ||
| city's largest one-day event; named the Peach Capital of Texas, | ||
| Weatherford draws more than 35,000 attendees to take part in the | ||
| festival; additionally, 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, Honoring their vibrant past as they embrace the | ||
| opportunities of the future, the citizens of Weatherford are | ||
| justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to | ||
| honor them and their contributions to the story of the Lone Star | ||
| State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2017, as Weatherford Day | ||
| at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere | ||
| best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. | ||
| King of Parker | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 391 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
