SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Uvalde County and Texans across the state in
celebrating March 6, 2013, as Uvalde County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Created by the Texas Legislature in the mid-1850s
out of territory from Bexar County, Uvalde County was named for
the Spanish governor of Coahuila, Juan de Ugalde, who had led
troops to a decisive victory over Apache warriors in 1790; and
WHEREAS, The City of Uvalde is the county seat; founded by
Reading W. Black in the 1850s, it is known for its four public
plazas and its picturesque architecture; and
WHEREAS, Uvalde County was home to Garner Army Air Field
during World War II; the former airfield is now the site of
Southwest Texas Junior College; and
WHEREAS, Known as the County of 1,000 Springs, Uvalde
County is also a center for wool and mohair production, and its
agricultural output plays a major role in the county's economy;
and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Uvalde County are justly proud of
its long and distinguished history and the many achievements its
citizens have made to further the growth and progress of our
state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Uvalde County on
their many contributions to our state and extend to them a
heartfelt welcome to Austin for Uvalde 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.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate