SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Victoria County who are gathering in
Austin to celebrate March 6, 2013, as Victoria County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Victoria County is located in southeastern Texas
on the Coastal Plain; with its abundant natural grasslands and
subtropical climate allowing for year-round grazing, the county
became a leader in the development of the Texas cattle industry;
and
WHEREAS, As knowledge about cultivating prairie soils
grew, commercial farming of diverse crops developed in the area
in the late 1890s, and the production of corn and cotton grew in
importance; and
WHEREAS, The area was first colonized by Martin de Leon in
1824, with the establishment of the settlement named for the
first president of Mexico, Don Guadalupe Victoria; Victoria
County was one of the original 23 counties established by the
First Congress of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836; and
WHEREAS, Located in the heart of the Golden Crescent,
Victoria is the county's largest city and is the county seat;
since its humble beginnings in the early 1800s, the city of
Victoria has become the cultural, historic, and economic hub for
nearby communities and the surrounding counties; and
WHEREAS, Victoria County Day is an excellent opportunity
to pay tribute to the unique history and qualities of Victoria
County and the many contributions it has made to our state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Victoria County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in
Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Victoria County in honor 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 March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate