83R8038 LUC-D
By: Morrison H.R. No. 578
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Victoria are gathering in Austin
on March 6, 2013, to celebrate Victoria Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1824 by Martin de Leon, the city was named
Guadalupe Victoria after the first president of Mexico; it was
renamed Victoria after the Texas Revolution and incorporated under
the Republic of Texas in 1839; and
WHEREAS, Later that century, Victoria became a major junction
on the routes between San Antonio, Austin, northern Mexico, and the
ports of the Gulf Coast, and at the same time developed into a
center for ranching; one of the first meat-packing plants was
established there in 1869; and
WHEREAS, Today agribusiness, the petrochemical industry, and
tourism all contribute to the city's prosperity; in addition,
Victoria is an educational and cultural hub for the Coastal Bend;
students benefit from the outstanding teachers and scholars of
Victoria College and the University of Houston--Victoria, while
patrons delight in the annual seasons of the Victoria Ballet
Theatre, the Victoria Symphony, and Theatre Victoria, as well as
the exhibitions of contemporary art at the Nave Museum; and
WHEREAS, Victoria's rich history is evoked in artifacts
showcased at the Museum of the Coastal Bend and by the Romanesque
Revival architecture of the Victoria County Courthouse and the
O'Connor-Proctor Building; moreover, De Leon Plaza, one of four
public squares set aside by the city's founder, is filled with
monuments and memorials; other popular attractions include the
Texas Zoo, featuring more than 150 native animals, Riverside Park,
with more than 560 acres of woodland, and Fossati's Delicatessen,
the oldest deli in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Combining the best qualities of small-town life with
all the advantages of a thriving mid-size city, Victoria is one of
the treasures of the Lone Star State, and its appealing mix of
history and culture make it an excellent place to live, work, and
raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Victoria Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a meaningful and memorable visit to Austin.