H.R. No. 693
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Culberson County are gathering in
Austin on February 28, 2017, to celebrate Culberson County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated among the rugged, scenic mountains of the
Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, the county was originally home to
the fierce Mescalero Apaches; in 1859, a cavalry outpost was
established at the Van Horn Wells, one of the few reliable sources
of water in the area; the last major Native American battle in the
State of Texas was fought in the region in 1881, at the mouth of Bass
Canyon in the Sierra Diablo mountains; and
WHEREAS, The town of Van Horn was founded in the late 1870s,
and in 1881, it became a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway; and
WHEREAS, Formed from El Paso County in 1911, Culberson County
was named for Civil War veteran and former U.S. congressman David
B. Culberson; Van Horn, by now a prosperous shipping point for
cattle, became the county seat; in 1953, oil was discovered in the
region, and the county later became a major oil producer in the
state; and
WHEREAS, Today, tourists are drawn to the area by its austere
beauty and colorful history; the county is the gateway to Guadalupe
Mountains National Park, a haven for hikers and nature lovers and
home to the highest mountain in Texas, Guadalupe Peak; hunters are
drawn by the mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and upland game birds;
and
WHEREAS, Blessed with great natural beauty and a rich
history, the people of Culberson County may indeed take great pride
in their unique contribution to the heritage and culture of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Culberson County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Nevárez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 693 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House