SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Wilbarger County are gathering
to celebrate Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day at the State
Capitol on March 6, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Situated upon the rolling grasslands of North
Texas, Wilbarger County was once part of the buffalo hunting
grounds of the Comanche; named for early settlers Josiah and
Mathias Wilbarger, the county was established in 1858; a branch
of the Western Trail passed through the area, and six million
longhorns traversed the Red River at Doan's Crossing during the
great cattle drives; oil, discovered in the early 20th century,
remains important to the region's economy; and
WHEREAS, Vernon, the county seat, was originally called
Eagle Flat for the abundance of nesting eagles nearby; today, the
city is a center for farming, ranching, and the petroleum
industry; the town is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Roy
Orbison and is also home to Vernon College and the Red River
Valley Museum, which chronicles the history, culture, and
geography of the region; and
WHEREAS, The Waggoner Ranch south of Vernon was
established in 1849 and is the largest ranch in Texas under one
fence and a five-time winner of the Texas Ranch Roundup; the
Santa Rosa Palomino Club is a renowned precision equestrian
riding club, and the club's annual Santa Rosa Roundup draws
thousands of visitors and top professional rodeo riders;
residents and visitors alike also enjoy the picnic every May at
Doan's Crossing, one of the oldest annual events in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich and colorful history as
they work together to build a bright future, the citizens of
Vernon and Wilbarger County may take justifiable pride in the
important role their unique region continues to play in the story
of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Wilbarger
County and City of Vernon Day at the State Capitol and extend to
the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and
meaningful visit to Austin.
Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate