SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Karnes County are gathering in
Austin on April 5, 2023, to celebrate Karnes County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Karnes County was formally established by the
Texas Legislature in 1854 and was named after Henry Wax Karnes, a
military hero of the Texas Revolution; Helena served as the
county seat for four decades, until voters chose to make Karnes
City the new seat of government in 1893; in addition to those two
communities, the county boasts many other small towns with unique
and colorful histories, and it is home to the first Polish
settlement in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Covering 758 square miles of the South Texas
Plains, Karnes County is known for rich agricultural lands that
support grain, cattle, and wild game; the local economy also
benefits from the oil and gas industry, fiberglass
manufacturing, and grain milling; today, the county is home to
more than 14,500 residents; and
WHEREAS, Representing a rich diversity of cultures, the
people of Karnes County are working to preserve the best of their
past and to build an even brighter future for generations to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 5, 2023, as Karnes County Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable trip to Austin.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 5, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate