H.R. No. 423
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Zavala County are gathering in
Austin on February 21, 2017, 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 Crystal City, 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, The citizens of Zavala County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed fitting to honor their unique
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Zavala County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 423 was adopted by the House on
February 21
, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House