SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 252
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Kinney County and Texans across the state in
celebrating Kinney County Day; and
WHEREAS, Located west of San Antonio in the Rio Grande
Plains region, Kinney County was formed by an act of the Texas
Legislature in 1850 and is named for early settler and adventurer
Henry Lawrence Kinney; and
WHEREAS, The United States Army established Fort Riley, later
called Fort Clark, along Las Moras Creek in 1852, and the community
of Brackett, named for local merchant Oscar B. Brackett, was begun
that same year; now called Brackettville, it is the county's seat
and largest city; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, cattle ranching has dominated
the county's economy, with wool and mohair production playing
an important part in the nation's war effort during World War
II; tourists are drawn to the area by such attractions as
Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Alamo Village, Las Moras Park, and
Fort Clark; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Kinney County 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 people of Kinney County on their
many contributions to our state's growth and prosperity and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Kinney County Day;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Uresti
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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