2025S0253-1 03/17/25
By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 303
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Calhoun County in celebrating March 20,
2025, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Calhoun County is named for John C. Calhoun, a
politician from South Carolina who was an advocate for Texas'
statehood, and the county was formed in 1846 from portions of
Victoria, Jackson, and Matagorda Counties; and
WHEREAS, Port Lavaca has served as the county seat since
1887, and such other notable communities as Point Comfort,
Seadrift, and Port O'Connor contribute to the natural beauty and
economic prosperity of the area; the county also benefits from
the dedicated leadership of its elected officials, including
county judge Vern Lyssy and county commissioners David Hall,
Ronald Best, Joel M. Behrens, and Gary Reese; and
WHEREAS, Located along the Gulf Coast between Houston and
Corpus Christi, Calhoun County is a popular destination for
fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities; the
county's extensive coastal prairies and marshes provide
excellent habitat for birds and wildlife and offer ample
opportunity for birders and photographers to experience the
eight Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail sites and the more than
400 species of birds in the region; and
WHEREAS, Local residents and visitors alike enjoy many
popular annual events in the area, including the Calhoun County
Fair, Iguana Fest, and the Bayfront Beats summer concert series;
and
WHEREAS, The residents of Calhoun County may take
justifiable pride in the important role their unique region plays
in the success of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed fitting
that these esteemed Texans celebrate their county's rich history
as they look ahead to a bright future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Calhoun County for
their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our
state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Calhoun
County Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.