Bill Text: TX HR658 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the Kosse Sesquicentennial.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-04-27 - Reported enrolled [HR658 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR658-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 658 |
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kosse are gathering on June 11 | ||
and 12, 2021, to mark the 150th anniversary of their community at a | ||
celebration hosted by the City of Kosse and the Kosse Community | ||
Center; and | ||
WHEREAS, In conjunction with an annual homecoming weekend, | ||
local entities are planning a host of activities to commemorate the | ||
town's sesquicentennial; festivities include a barbecue cook-off, | ||
a 5K run, a parade, and a street dance; the Kosse Heritage Society | ||
will offer tours, and the public is invited to attend an open house | ||
at the new Kosse City Hall and Municipal Court Building; and | ||
WHEREAS, The history of Kosse dates back to the 1840s when | ||
settlers made their homes near Duck Creek and ran a stage stop for | ||
the Franklin-Springfield and Waco-Marlin stagecoach routes; in | ||
1869, the completion of the Houston and Texas Central Railway | ||
brought new businesses and a post office to the area, and in 1871, | ||
the town was officially incorporated; and | ||
WHEREAS, Today, the economy is supported by the Luminant | ||
Kosse Mine, agriculture, ranching, and local businesses; residents | ||
and visitors alike enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and nearby Lake | ||
Limestone and Fort Parker State Park are popular destinations for | ||
fishing, boating, and camping; and | ||
WHEREAS, Citizens of Kosse are dedicated stewards of their | ||
rich heritage while they work to build an even brighter future, and | ||
this special anniversary provides a fitting opportunity to | ||
recognize their unique Texas community; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of Kosse and | ||
extend to all those participating in the celebration sincere best | ||
wishes for a memorable and meaningful event. | ||
Kacal | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 658 was adopted by the House on April | ||
23, 2021, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||