SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 264
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kinney County are gathering in
Austin on February 22, 2017, to celebrate Kinney County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located west of San Antonio in the Rio Grande
Plains region, Kinney County was created in 1850 and named for
early settler and adventurer Henry Lawrence Kinney; the United
States Army established Fort Riley, later known as Fort Clark,
along Las Moras Creek in 1852, and the community of Brackett was
formed later that same year; by 1876, the final boundaries of the
county had been set by the Texas Legislature, and the renamed
town of Brackettville was designated as the county seat; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, cattle ranching has dominated
the economy of Kinney County, and wool and mohair production
played an important part in the nation's efforts during World War
II; and
WHEREAS, Today, tourists are drawn to the county by such
attractions as Kickapoo Cavern State Park and Fort Clark
Springs, a community that provides visitors and residents alike
with opportunities for camping, swimming, and tours of the Old
Guardhouse Museum; and
WHEREAS, The people of Kinney County are confidently facing
the future while continuing to embrace their vibrant heritage,
and it is indeed fitting to honor their 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 22, 2017, as Kinney
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
stay in Austin.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate