SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 210
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Aransas County who are gathering at the
State Capitol in Austin to celebrate Aransas County Day on
February 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Aransas County was created from Refugio County in
1871 and was named after Rio Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, a name
derived from a famous Spanish palace; and
WHEREAS, The county's location on the southern coastal
plains and its diversified economy have contributed to its
prosperity; agribusiness, tourism, oil and gas production, and
fish packing are the region's major industries; and
WHEREAS, Aransas County is home to the Fulton Mansion State
Historic Structure, a three-story, French Second Empire style
house built by rancher and businessman George W. Fulton, Sr., and
to the Texas Maritime Museum, the official maritime museum of the
State of Texas, which is dedicated to preserving and interpreting
the rich maritime heritage of Texas; and
WHEREAS, In the county seat of Rockport, the Rockport
Center for the Arts brings together artists and art lovers in a
stimulating atmosphere, and the Rockport Beach Park was declared
Texas' first Blue Wave Beach, having met the high quality
standards set by the Clean Beaches Council; and
WHEREAS, The county's Goose Island State Park is home to
the Big Tree, and its fishing piers, boat ramps, and marinas
offer outdoor sports enthusiasts abundant recreational
opportunities; nature lovers and bird-watchers find in Aransas
County a wealth of places to tour, particularly the Aransas
National Wildlife Refuge, which is full of various species of
wildlife and is the principal wintering ground of the endangered
whooping crane; and
WHEREAS, Aransas County is blessed with natural wonders, a
vibrant cultural scene, and a colorful history, and its residents
may take great pride in their heritage and ongoing achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as Aransas
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Aransas County delegation as a memento of this special day.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate