SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate