SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of Stephenville in celebrating March 21, 2017,
	as Stephenville Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Stephenville, the seat of Erath County, is a
	vibrant community in North Central Texas; the city has
	experienced a 30 percent growth in population since 2000 and is
	currently home to more than 22,500 residents; and
	WHEREAS, The Stephenville community is a popular Texas hub
	for cowboys and cowgirls; relative to size, the city hosts one of
	the largest populations of these professionals, and it has become
	known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World"; and
	WHEREAS, Although cowboy culture is a driving force of the
	city, Stephenville also boasts a flourishing academic community;
	Tarleton State University contributes greatly to the economic
	stability of the region, with approximately 9,600 students and
	925 full-time faculty and staff members who reside in the
	community; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Stephenville have worked hard to
	sustain their vibrant community over the years, and they can
	indeed look forward to a bright and prosperous future while
	embracing their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Stephenville for
	their many contributions to our state and extend to them best
	wishes in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Estes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 21, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate