SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Real County and Texans across the state in
celebrating Real County Day at the State Capitol on January 24,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Real County was established in 1913 from parts of
Edwards, Bandera, and Kerr Counties, and it was named for Julius
Real, the only Republican in the Texas Senate at that time; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the Balcones Escarpment, on the
southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, Real County is marked by
the rugged terrain and scenic canyons of the Frio and Nueces
Rivers; and
WHEREAS, Anglo-American settlers first came to the area in
the 1850s, and the military post Camp Wood was established in
1857; ranching soon came to dominate the local economy, with the
raising of angora goats and sheep playing a major role; and
WHEREAS, Today, ranching continues to play a vital role in
the economy of Real County, with tourism and hunting also
contributing greatly to its prosperity; the county is also known
for its pecans; Leakey, the county seat, annually hosts the July
Jubilee; and
WHEREAS, Real County Day at the Capitol is an excellent
opportunity to celebrate the history and the fine qualities of
this area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Real County on their
many contributions to the rich historical legacy of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Real County Day at the
State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate