SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 544
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Burleson County and Texans across the state
in celebrating March 26, 2013, as Burleson County Day at the
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Burleson County was established by the Texas
Legislature on March 24, 1846, and Caldwell was named the county
seat; and
WHEREAS, The area was originally inhabited by Tonkawa
Indians, and the Anglo-American settlers arrived in the region in
the 1820s; the Mexican government soon established Fort
Tenoxtitlan, which was placed under the leadership of Lieutenant
Colonel Jose Francisco Ruiz; Colonel Ruiz later joined the Texans
and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS, Many early settlers of the area were of Czech
background, and county residents continue to pay tribute to the
heritage of those early immigrants; Burleson County was named the
official Kolache Capital of Texas by the state legislature, and
the annual Kolache Festival draws thousands of visitors each
year; other area attractions include Lake Somerville, several
museums, city and rural parks, and seasonal events; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Burleson County are eagerly
facing the future while enjoying their county's many amenities
and celebrating its rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the people of Burleson County
on their contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state
and extend to the county's delegation best wishes for a
productive and memorable Burleson County Day at the Capitol; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Burleson County as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate