SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 175
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Hebbronville in celebrating the city's 100th
anniversary as the county seat of Jim Hogg County; and
WHEREAS, Hebbronville was established in 1883 when the
Texas-Mexican Railway Company built a line through the area; the
company contacted local rancher James R. Hebbron, who arranged
for the sale of land to create a new townsite; and
WHEREAS, In 1913, Hebbronville became a part of the newly
established Jim Hogg County; the town was chosen as the county
seat in a unanimous vote, and the courthouse, school system, and
Hebbronville State Bank were organized that same year; the town
continued to grow in the ensuing years, adding such businesses as
a theater, a hotel, grocery stores, and a newspaper; and
WHEREAS, Today, Hebbronville continues to thrive as a
center of commerce and social activity for the people of Jim Hogg
County; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Hebbronville are confidently
facing the future while continuing to embrace their rich and
colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hebbronville on their
many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes for a
memorable celebration of the city's 100th anniversary as the county
seat of Jim Hogg County; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate