SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Victoria County and Texans across the state
in celebrating April 8, 2021, as Victoria County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Victoria County is located in South Texas on the
Gulf Coastal Plains; the area was first settled by non-native
peoples in 1824, when Martín De León founded a settlement in a
Mexican colony named for Mexico's first elected president, Don
Guadalupe Victoria; Victoria County was one of the original 23
counties established by the First Congress of the Republic of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with abundant natural grasslands and a
subtropical climate, the county became a leader in the
development of the Texas cattle industry; as knowledge about
cultivating prairie soils increased, commercial farming of
diverse crops arose in the 1890s, and the production of corn and
cotton grew in importance; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the heart of the Golden Crescent
region, the City of Victoria is the county's largest community
and serves as the county seat; it has grown from its humble
beginnings in the early 19th century to become the cultural,
historic, and economic hub for people across the region; the
county's citizens have demonstrated remarkable strength and
resilience through the years and have come together courageously
to support their communities in the face of challenges and
natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey; and
WHEREAS, Victoria County has played a vital role in the
growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State, and its citizens
continue to embrace the county's rich and colorful past while
working together to ensure a bright and prosperous future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 8, 2021, as Victoria County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate