H.R. No. 314
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering in
Austin on March 1, 2023, 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; 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 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2023, as Uvalde County Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 314 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House