SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 777
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the citizens of San Patricio County and to recognize
April 30, 2013, as San Patricio County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, San Patricio County covers a 693-square mile area
in the Coastal Prairies Region; its colonization began in the
early 1800s, and the county was established in 1836 by the
Congress of the new Republic of Texas; in 1894, Sinton, the site
of a railroad stop, became the county seat; located in the center
of the county, Sinton is referred to as the "Gateway to the Gulf
Coast"; and
WHEREAS, Ranching was the foundation of the county's early
economy, and the area's mild, moist climate made it a prime
region for agribusiness; the arrival of the railroad in 1885 and
the discovery of oil and gas in the early 1900s further gave rise
to a more diversified economy; and
WHEREAS, San Patricio County supports a wide variety of
wildlife species, and the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife
Foundation and Refuge provides opportunities for research and
education in wildlife conservation; the county is the site of
numerous events and festivals, including the annual World
Champion Rattlesnake Races held in San Patricio; and
WHEREAS, San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol
provides an opportunity for families and friends to honor the
county's history and to celebrate its many assets, which are
enjoyed today by its residents and vacationers of all ages; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby declare April 30, 2013, San Patricio County
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to all attending
this event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the residents of San Patricio County as a memento of this
occasion.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate