SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Jim Wells County and to join in
celebrating Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol on
February 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The area known today as Jim Wells County became a
part of Texas after Texas gained independence from Mexico in
1836, and by 1850, there were extensive landholdings in the area;
railroads soon followed and led to the development of a town,
which was named Alice in 1886 for the daughter of famed Texas
rancher Richard King; Alice eventually became the county seat and
the largest cattle-shipping point in the world; and
WHEREAS, Jim Wells County was created and organized by the
Texas Legislature on March 11, 1911, and was named for politician
and land developer James B. Wells Jr.; the county contributed
significantly to the development of southwestern Texas, and
since the mid-1800s, its cattle industry has played a key role in
the area's economy; and
WHEREAS, The first significant oil activity in Jim Wells
County began in 1936, and the first major oil producer was
established northeast of Alice; the county's economy has
benefited not only from the oil business, ranching, cattle
shipping, and cotton and grain production, but also from a fine
public school system, a modern hospital, and the health-services
industry; and
WHEREAS, The history of Jim Wells County is carefully
preserved at the South Texas Museum, which has been designated a
Texas Historical Landmark; it is indeed fitting that the citizens
of Jim Wells County take pride in their unique heritage as they
celebrate their many contributions to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 14, 2023, as Jim Wells
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the county's
visiting delegates best wishes for a memorable and productive day
at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate