86R10300 KSM-D
By: Nevárez H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Terrell County are gathering in Austin
to celebrate Terrell County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in southwestern Texas near Big Bend, Terrell
County was established in 1905 and encompasses 2,357 square miles
of rocky terrain that is bounded on the south by the Rio Grande and
on the northeast by the Pecos River; this picturesque region sits on
the Stockton Plateau, and the landscape features gently rolling
plains and mountainous regions with dramatic canyons and valleys;
and
WHEREAS, After the Brown-Bassett gas field was discovered in
1957, oil and gas exploration in the region quickly gained
prominence; today, the petroleum industry continues to play a vital
role in the county's economy, as do tourism, hunting leases, and
ranching; most of the area's agricultural revenue comes from sheep
and goats, which are valued for wool and mohair; beef and pecans are
also important local products; and
WHEREAS, Terrell County attracts hikers, river runners, and
hunters with its scenic views and varied wildlife; the county seat
of Sanderson, known as the "Cactus Capital of Texas," celebrates
the region's unique plant life at the annual Prickly Pear Pachanga,
and other attractions include the Terrell County Memorial Museum,
which showcases range, railroad, and community memorabilia; and
WHEREAS, The people of Terrell County may take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique
region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Terrell County Day at the State
Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes
for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.