SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 315
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 United States
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 to the region 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 contributions to the heritage and culture
of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize Culberson County Day at the State
Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable and informative stay in Austin.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate