SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 690
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Live Oak County in recognizing May 5, 2015,
as Live Oak County Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1856, Live Oak County is located
midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi; crossed by three
major highways, the county is known as the "Crossroads of South
Texas"; and
WHEREAS, In Live Oak County, oil and gas production and
farming and ranching play a significant role in the local
economy; and
WHEREAS, Live Oak County is the birthplace of J. Frank
Dobie, noted author, folklorist and storyteller, and
storytelling remains an admired pastime; the town of George West
is the "Storytelling Capital of Texas" and has a Storyfest every
November; and
WHEREAS, Recreation and outdoor sports are a large part of
the fabric of life in Live Oak County; Choke Canyon Reservoir and
Lake Corpus Christi provide numerous recreational
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The county hosts an annual county fair, and Three
Rivers, located at the convergence of the Nueces, Frio and
Atascosa Rivers, hosts a Salsa Fest every first weekend in April;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Live Oak County for
their many contributions to our state and welcome them to the
Capitol in celebration of Live Oak County Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate