88R15818 JRI-D
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 289
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Starr County are gathering in
Austin on March 7, 2023, to celebrate Starr County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in South Texas along the Rio Grande, Starr
County was formed in 1848 and named for Dr. James Harper Starr of
the Republic of Texas; over the years, farming and ranching have
been integral to the area, and today, construction and extraction,
health care, and retail trade further the region's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Rio Grande City, the county seat, is located in the
heart of Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Corridor, which contains
numerous architectural and historical treasures from the 18th and
19th centuries; Roma, the second largest city in the county, was
founded in 1765 as a Spanish colonial town and, with a number of
19th century structures still standing, it is one of the best
remaining Spanish colonial townsites in the lower Rio Grande
Valley; the city was designated a national historic district and
was used in the filming of Viva Zapata, starring Marlon Brando;
other notable towns include Escobares and La Grulla; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike benefit from the
recreational opportunities afforded by Las Palomas State Wildlife
Management Area and Falcon International Reservoir as well as
year-round hunting; in addition, the county hosts a number of
annual events, including the Starr County Fair and the Fourth of
July Parade and Festival, held in Rio Grande City; and
WHEREAS, The people of Starr County take great pride in their
rich history as they work together to build an even brighter future,
and it is indeed appropriate to take this opportunity to honor them;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 7, 2023, as Starr County Day at the State
Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes
for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.