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DeLeon residents and Chamber of Commerce
representatives Barbara Helberg, Judy Sadberry, Marlene Cox and Karen
Wilkerson traveled to Austin last Wednesday, February 14, along with
residents of Comanche, for Comanche County Day at the State Capitol.
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COMANCHE COUNTY DAY.
State Representative Sid
Miller welcomed DeLeon residents Judy Sadberry, Marlene Cox and
Barbara Helberg to his State Capitol office last week as part of
an observation of "Comanche County Day" in Austin. Also present,
but not pictured, was Karen Wilkerson |
Paying a visit to State Representative
Sid Miller, District 59, was one of the highlights of the day.
Following is the complete text of House Resolution 384 which Miller
authored and presented in honor of Comanche County:
“Whereas, the House of Representatives of
the State of Texas is pleased to welcome citizens of Comanche County
and to recognize February 14, 2007, as Comanche County Day at the
State Capitol; and
Whereas, Created in 1856 from Bosque and
Coreyll Counties, Comanche County was named for the Comanche Indians
who once dominated the Southwest Plains; and
Whereas, Ideally situated in the hills of
Central Texas, Comanche County enjoys scenic vistas and fertile soil,
and the county takes great pride in its many historical treasures and
beautiful Lake Proctor; and
Whereas, the county seat of Comanche is a
nationally accredited Main Street City; it is home to “Old Cora,” one
of the oldest original existing courthouses in Texas, and the 26th
annual Comanche Pow-Wow; DeLeon is the home of the annual Peach and
Melon Festival,
 Whereas, Citizens of Comanche County are
friendly and work diligently for the betterment of their county and
its communities, and they have much to be proud of; the county has
played an important role in the history of Texas, and with its
civic-minded residents and a healthy economy, it is truly an asset to
our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the House of
Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognizes
February 14, 2007, as Comanche County Day at the State Capitol and
joins residents in their celebration of this occasion.” |
