SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 250
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Andrews County and Texans across the state in
celebrating February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the high plains of the Permian Basin,
Andrews County was established in 1876 and formally organized in
1910 with Andrews as its county seat; it is named for Richard
Andrews, an early settler and soldier in the revolutionary army
and the first man to die in the Texas War for Independence in
1835; and
WHEREAS, Andrews County has long been a leader in the
ranching industry in Texas; the county also became an important
source of cotton and sorghum with the advent of the widespread
use of windmills; it experienced an impressive oil boom during
the 1940s and has recently experienced the greatest period of
growth and development in its history; as the fastest-growing
micropolitan area in Texas, it remains one of the state's leading
producers of oil and gas, having just produced its three
billionth barrel of oil since 1929; and
WHEREAS, With unprecedented support from the citizens,
elected representatives, and civic organizations of the area,
Andrews County hosts the most advanced secure facility for the
disposal of Class A, B, and C low-level radioactive waste in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, The Andrews Independent School District is noted for
academic excellence, with its teams having earned top honors at
numerous University Interscholastic League academic competitions; and
WHEREAS, The Andrews High School girls' golf team is the
two-time defending 3A state champion, and both the boys' and
girls' golf teams are currently ranked number one in their
conference; and
WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of
recreational opportunities, including the Andrews County Golf
Course and many exemplary area parks; the county boasts an annual
bluegrass festival, and the Andrews Art Guild Show provides a
forum for artists to display their works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Andrews County
on their many contributions to the rich history of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Andrews County Day at
the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate