SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Andrews County and Texans across the state in
celebrating February 1, 2011, as Andrews County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the high plains of the Permian Basin,
Andrews County was established in 1876 and is named for Richard
Andrews, the first man to die in the Texas War for Independence in
1835; and
WHEREAS, Andrews County has long been a leader in the
ranching industry in Texas, and with the advent of the widespread
use of windmills, the county became an important source of cotton
and sorghum; it experienced an impressive oil boom during the
1940s and remains one of the state's leading producers of oil and
gas, providing more than two billion barrels of oil since 1929;
and
WHEREAS, The Andrews Independent School District is noted
for academic excellence, with its teams having earned top honors
at numerous University Interscholastic League academic
competitions; and
WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of
recreational opportunities, including the Andrews County Golf
Course and many exemplary area parks; the county boasts two
annual bluegrass festivals, and the Andrews Art Guild Show
provides a forum for artists to display their works; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Andrews County on
their many contributions to the rich history of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Andrews County Day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate