SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Uvalde County in celebrating Uvalde County
Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated along the edge of the Edwards Plateau,
Uvalde County was established by an act of the Texas Legislature
on February 2, 1856, and was named for Juan de Ugalde, a Spanish
governor of Coahuila who had led troops to a decisive victory
over Apache warriors in 1790; and
WHEREAS, The county seat of Uvalde was founded by merchant
and entrepreneur Reading Black in the 1850s as a marketing center
for westward-bound settlers, local ranchers and farmers, and
soldiers from nearby Fort Inge; it is known for its four public
squares and striking architecture; and
WHEREAS, Uvalde County is a major center for wool and
mohair production, and area farmers generate a wide variety of
agricultural products; it is also home to Southwest Texas Junior
College, which serves 11 counties in Southwest Texas; and
WHEREAS, The people of Uvalde County are confidently
facing the future as they celebrate their rich and colorful past;
it is truly fitting that they be recognized for their many
achievements in furthering the growth and progress of our state;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Uvalde County on
their many contributions to our state and extend to them best
wishes for a memorable Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the county as an expression of high regard 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 March 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate