SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 256
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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.
Uresti
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate