SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 176
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Wilson County on the occasion of its sesquicentennial
celebration; and
WHEREAS, Wilson County was created February 13, 1860, out
of parts of Bexar and Karnes Counties; it boasts a rich Spanish
colonial history, with two mission ranchos within its borders,
Rancho de las Cabras and Rancho de Paistle; and
WHEREAS, Wilson County has been home to many noted Texas
patriots, including Colonel Juan Seguin and his father, Erasmo,
and the Polley family; it has produced as many as 54 Texas
Rangers, including Captain Will Wright and the legendary Frank
Hamer; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of their county's historic legacy, its
citizens have erected many Texas State Historical Markers, and
four sites have been placed on the National Register of Historic
Places; and
WHEREAS, Wilson County is home to a rich mix of ethnic
diversity, drawing from many countries and nationalities; the
county's citizens can take great pride in their history and their
dedication to creating a better place in which to live, work, and
raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Wilson County on
their many contributions to the legacy of our state and extend to
them best wishes for a memorable sesquicentennial celebration;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 10, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate