SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 511
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Upshur County in celebrating Upshur County
Days at the State Capitol on March 27 and 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Upshur County was established by the First Texas
Legislature on April 27, 1846, and two years later, voters
selected the location for Gilmer, the county seat; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Upshur County has developed a
thriving and diverse economy with many successful industries,
including mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, agriculture,
forestry, hunting, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, The county is known for the East Texas Yamboree,
which draws thousands of tourists to Gilmer every year; the annual
four-day festival harks back to a time when sweet potatoes, known
colloquially as yams, were among the state's major cash crops; the
event includes parades, a barn dance, a pageant, livestock shows,
and a marching contest; and
WHEREAS, Upshur County is a true gem of East Texas and a
fine place in which to live, work, and play; residents can indeed
look forward to the future while embracing the county's rich and
colorful past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Upshur County for
their many contributions to the growth and progress of this state
and extend to them best wishes for a memorable celebration of
Upshur County Days; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 28, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate