| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 218 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, Proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering in |
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| 3 | 3 | | Austin on February 6, 2019, to celebrate Uvalde County Day at the |
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| 4 | 4 | | State Capitol; and |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Permanent settlers began to arrive in the region |
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| 6 | 6 | | in the 1850s, and Uvalde County was established in 1856; a |
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| 7 | 7 | | rough-and-tumble frontier area during and after the Civil War, |
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| 8 | 8 | | the county became a ranching center in the late 1800s and was also |
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| 9 | 9 | | renowned for its honey, which took first prize at the Paris |
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| 10 | 10 | | World's Fair in 1900; today, the county's economy continues to be |
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| 11 | 11 | | based on agribusiness, including farming and the raising of |
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| 12 | 12 | | livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats; and |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, Four spring-fed rivers, the Nueces, Leona, |
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| 14 | 14 | | Sabinal, and Frio, have cut ruggedly beautiful canyons through |
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| 15 | 15 | | the region's rolling hills, and the county draws hunters from |
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| 16 | 16 | | around the state with its abundance of deer, quail, doves, and |
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| 17 | 17 | | turkeys; additionally, swimmers, campers, bird-watchers, and |
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| 18 | 18 | | other outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy the activities of the scenic |
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| 19 | 19 | | Garner State Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary and Nature Park; and |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Founded more than 150 years ago, the city of |
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| 21 | 21 | | Uvalde is the county seat and is home to a number of attractions; |
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| 22 | 22 | | John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the |
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| 23 | 23 | | United States, lived and practiced law there; former Texas |
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| 24 | 24 | | governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. was born and raised in the city and |
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| 25 | 25 | | returned to it following the completion of his terms in office; |
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| 26 | 26 | | the Briscoe Art and Antique Collection displays works collected |
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| 27 | 27 | | by Governor Briscoe and his wife, and the Aviation Museum |
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| 28 | 28 | | at Garner Field houses World War II memorabilia and aircraft in |
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| 29 | 29 | | an original army airfield hangar; in addition, the town hosts |
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| 30 | 30 | | presentations by the Sahawe Indian Dancers, who help preserve the |
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| 31 | 31 | | Native American cultural practices of the Southwest with their |
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| 32 | 32 | | popular dance performances; and |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, Other communities in the county include Knippa, |
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| 34 | 34 | | Cline, Montell, Utopia, Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal, which |
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| 35 | 35 | | is a popular ranch center and retirement area; and |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable county are working to |
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| 37 | 37 | | preserve the best of their past even as they look forward to a |
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| 38 | 38 | | bright and promising future, and it is fitting to honor them for |
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| 39 | 39 | | their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; |
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| 40 | 40 | | now, therefore, be it |
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| 41 | 41 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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| 42 | 42 | | Legislature, hereby recognize February 6, 2019, as Uvalde County |
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| 43 | 43 | | Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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| 44 | 44 | | sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay |
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| 45 | 45 | | in Austin. |
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| 46 | 46 | | Flores |
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| 47 | 47 | | ________________________________ |
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| 48 | 48 | | President of the Senate |
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| 49 | 49 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 50 | 50 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 51 | 51 | | the Senate on February 19, 2019. |
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| 52 | 52 | | ________________________________ |
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| 53 | 53 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 54 | 54 | | ________________________________ |
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| 55 | 55 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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