84R13666 KSM-D
By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 1509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Zavala County are gathering in
Austin on April 7, 2015, to celebrate Zavala County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Winter Garden region of South Texas,
Zavala County covers nearly 1,300 square miles of fertile plains
and wild brushland and is bisected by the Nueces River; the county
was created by the First Legislature of Texas in 1846 and named for
Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican colonist and signer of the Texas
Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS, The economy is supported by livestock and grain,
fruit, and vegetable farming; hunting and fishing opportunities
abound, and notable communities include the county seat, Crystal
City, and La Pryor and Batesville; and
WHEREAS, Crystal City was laid out in 1905 and named for the
clear waters of a nearby artesian well; by 1908, the town had a post
office, a school, and a stop on the Uvalde Railway, and in 1928, it
was named the county seat; and
WHEREAS, The city is a hub for farming, ranching, and food
processing, with the Del Monte Corporation cannery contributing to
the economy of the region; self-styled as the Spinach Capital of the
World, the city holds a Spinach Festival that draws tens of
thousands of visitors every November with such activities as a
cook-off, a carnival and parade, and musical performances; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich and colorful history as they
work together to build a bright future, the citizens of Zavala
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 House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 7, 2015, as Zavala County Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.