SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 325
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Bee County in celebrating Bee County Day at
the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Artifacts indicate that the Bee County area was
first inhabited by humans 6,000 to 10,000 years ago; European
settlers arrived in the early 1800s, and later, 11 area
landowners were among the signers of the Texas Declaration of
Independence; and
WHEREAS, On January 25, 1858, the county was officially
organized and was named for Barnard E. Bee Sr., an accomplished
statesman from South Carolina who later served as secretary of
war under Sam Houston; and
WHEREAS, Bee County covers 866 square miles of the South
Texas Plains vegetation region that gently slopes toward the Gulf
of Mexico; its thriving agricultural industries and oil and gas
operations serve as the foundation of the area's economy;
Beeville, the county seat, has revitalized its downtown district
and has been recognized as a Texas Main Street City by the Texas
Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Bee County is host to many cultural and historical
attractions that make it an inviting region in which to live and
an interesting area to visit; residents can be proud of their
vibrant heritage while looking toward a bright and prosperous
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize the citizens of Bee County and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Bee County Day at the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Bee County.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate