SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the residents of Hudspeth County as they celebrate
Hudspeth County Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This mineral-rich county is celebrated for its
scenic vistas, natural springs, and broad blue skies; occupying
4,500 square miles in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, Hudspeth
County embodies the mythos of the American West; and
WHEREAS, The county was formed from land in El Paso County
in 1917 and named after State Senator Claude Benton Hudspeth; the
area has been populated for centuries, however, and its history
encompasses a diverse range of cultures, from prehistoric
hunter-gatherer societies to the economically rewarding
agricultural communities of today; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, Hudspeth County
is both strikingly rugged and agriculturally fertile; its
farmers are famous for their pima cotton and cantaloupe crops,
and cattle ranching is a mainstay; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Hudspeth County enjoy recreational
destinations such as the Guadalupe Mountains National Park and
unique attractions like the Hudspeth County Courthouse, which is
the only adobe courthouse in Texas; and
WHEREAS, This picturesque corner of the Lone Star State is
a West Texas jewel, and its people are known for their confidence
and their pioneering spirit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize Hudspeth County Day at the Capitol
and extend to the residents of Hudspeth County best wishes for an
enjoyable and productive visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Hudspeth County.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate