SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing the citizens of Winkler County on the occasion of
Winkler County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Winkler County was established from territory in
Tom Green County in February of 1887; named for Clinton M.
Winkler, a Confederate colonel, it comprises 840 square miles of
gently rolling to level terrain, primarily in the Pecos Valley of
West Texas; it was officially organized on April 5, 1910, and
Kermit was chosen as the county seat; and
WHEREAS, The area was inhabited by Anasazi Indians about
1,000 years ago and the Apaches and Comanche Indians arrived
later; soldiers entered the area in the last half of the 19th
century; by 1890, just 11 men and seven women lived in Winkler
County; while some areas of farmland existed, the early residents
primarily raised cattle; a drought beginning in 1916 lasted for
10 years and caused many residents to move away; and
WHEREAS, By 1930, the oil boom brought an increase in
population and today Winkler County continues to be a center for
oil production, as well as a hub for ranching; and
WHEREAS, Winkler County Day at the State Capitol provides
an opportunity for friends and families to honor the county's
rich past and its many contributions to the development of the
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Winkler County and
extend to them best wishes for a rewarding and memorable day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the residents of Winkler County 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 April 5, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate