SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211
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
March 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The area known today as Jim Wells County became a
part of Texas after the republic 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 for the daughter of famed Texas
rancher Richard King, and it eventually became the county seat
and the largest cattle-shipping point in the world; and
WHEREAS, Jim Wells County was established 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 regional major oil producer
was established northeast of Alice; the county's economy has
benefited from the oil business, ranching, cattle shipping, and
cotton and grain production, in addition to a thriving public
school system, a modern hospital, and the health services
industry; and
WHEREAS, The history of Jim Wells County is dutifully
preserved at the South Texas Museum, which has been designated a
Texas Historic 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, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as Jim Wells County
Day at the Capitol and extend to the county's visiting delegates
best wishes for a memorable and productive visit to Austin; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate