SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 205
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Kingsville are gathering in
Austin on February 9, 2011, to celebrate Kingsville Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Founded on Independence Day in 1905, Kingsville
is home to the world-famous King Ranch, which helped develop the
Santa Gertrudis cattle breed and has long been a prominent
supplier of quarter horses; the ranch was also the home of Triple
Crown winner Assault and has been a leader in agriculture for
more than 150 years; and
WHEREAS, An important center of higher education in South
Texas since 1925, Texas A&M University--Kingsville includes the
Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, the Dick and Mary
Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, the Caesar Kleberg
Wildlife Research Institute, and the Irma Lerma Rangel College of
Pharmacy; the university has claimed seven national football
championships and has recently been recognized for its excellent
environmental engineering program, jazz band, and wildlife
society; this fine institution saw enrollment increase more than
12 percent in fall 2010 and has opened a new dormitory and student
recreation center, with construction on two more residence halls
and a new dining facility already under way; and
WHEREAS, Naval Air Station Kingsville features the premier
undergraduate pilot training facility in the United States,
which prepares United States Navy and Marine Corps pilots for
their key role in national defense; within the past two years,
the base has added an Army Reserve Medical Evacuation unit and an
Armed Forces Reserve Center; construction has also begun on a new
facility to be used by United States Border Patrol agents
stationed in the area; and
WHEREAS, Kingsville, along with the rest of Kleberg County
and neighboring Kenedy County, is a place of diversified
industries; thanks to the presence of companies producing oil,
gas, nuclear, wind, and solar power, the area's economy has
continued to grow, resulting in new jobs and an improved quality
of life for residents; among the Kingsville businesses that are
presently expanding their facilities and employment offerings
are Texas Cementing Services and Proco, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, The hardworking and forward-looking citizens of
Kingsville are building on a long tradition of progressive
development, and their achievements are indeed deserving of
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 9, 2011, as Kingsville Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Kingsville as an expression of regard from the
Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate