SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Hays County, who celebrated the 200th
birthday of their county's namesake, John Coffee Hays, on
January 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tennessee, John "Jack C." Hays made
his way to Texas, where he joined a Texas Ranger company and
fought alongside other famous Texans for Texas' independence; he
was promoted to captain in 1840, and he became known for engaging
in battles and skirmishes with hostile Native American tribes and
Mexican troops; and
WHEREAS, Captain Hays and his team of Rangers participated
in important actions at such sites as Plum Creek, Salado, and
Enchanted Rock, and they were involved in conflict during the
Woll Invasion of 1842; he also became known for being among the
first to use the 1844 Navy Colt Paterson revolver and for
suggesting improvements to it that led to the production of the
famed Colt revolver, one of the weapons that helped win the West;
in 1848, Texas Senator Edward Burleson introduced legislation
that created a new county from part of Travis County, and he
honored the Texas hero by naming it Hays County; and
WHEREAS, As a tribute to the county's celebrated namesake,
the Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed January 21
through 28, 2017, as Colonel John Coffee Hays Week; members of
the Hays County Commissioners Court and the Hays County
Historical Commission joined community members on January 28 for
the official signing of the proclamation and a birthday
celebration for a true Texas legend; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Hays County
Historical Commission and the Hays County Commissioners Court
for their work preserving our state's storied history and the
legacy of Jack C. Hays and extend to them best wishes for
continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the county as a memento of this special anniversary.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate