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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 131
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the citizens of Bosque County who have traveled to |
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Austin to celebrate Bosque County Day at the State Capitol on |
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January 31, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Bosque County is located in Central Texas, |
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northwest of Waco, and its terrain consists of both flat |
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grasslands and limestone hills; it is named for the Bosque River, |
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which runs through the center of the region; the first permanent |
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settlers in the area arrived in 1849 and soon formed the town of |
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Clifton on the banks of the river; the county was organized in |
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1854, and the town of Meridian was founded to serve as the county |
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seat; a number of Norwegian immigrants moved to the area in the |
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same decade; and |
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WHEREAS, Early residents made their living by working the |
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fertile land, ranching and growing cotton, wheat, and oats, and |
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agriculture remains important to the county's economy today; a |
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variety of small industries and tourism also contribute to the |
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region's prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy the fine |
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opportunities for fishing, swimming, camping, and boating at |
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Lake Whitney and scenic Meridian State Park, and Bosque Valley |
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Golf Club is considered one of the best nine-hole courses in the |
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state; people are also drawn to shopping in Clifton, a Texas Main |
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Street City, where three antique malls feature more than 100 |
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dealers; and |
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WHEREAS, Clifton also has an active arts community; the |
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Bosque Arts Center is a vibrant cultural resource that hosts |
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classes and workshops and includes a permanent collection, and |
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the Bosque Museum is home to the largest selection of Norwegian |
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artifacts in the South and Southwest; Meridian, on the other |
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hand, is known for its invitation-only National Championship |
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Barbecue Cookoff; the county's Scandinavian heritage is |
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celebrated annually with the Norwegian Smorgasbord in the Norse |
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Historic District and with the Norwegian Country Christmas and |
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Lutefisk Dinner; and |
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WHEREAS, Bosque County is truly one of the charming |
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treasures of the Lone Star State, and its residents can take |
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great pride in its rich history as they look forward to a bright |
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future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize January 31, 2011, as Bosque County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting residents of |
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this fine county sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Bosque County Day. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 31, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |