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