H.R. No. 204
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Culberson County are gathering in
Austin 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 U.S. 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 by the mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and upland game birds;
and
WHEREAS, Blessed with great natural beauty and a rich
history, Culberson County is home to outstanding Texans who may
indeed take great pride in their unique contribution to the
heritage and culture of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Culberson County Day at the State
Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes
for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Nevárez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 204 was adopted by the House on
February 6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House