SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the residents of Bastrop County and Texans across the state
in celebrating February 11, 2025, as Bastrop County Day at the
Texas Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop County traces its roots to the early
colonization of Texas, which began with the establishment of
Spanish missions and military settlements and was later
envisioned by Moses Austin and fulfilled by his son Stephen F.
Austin; three Bastropians were signers of the Texas Declaration
of Independence, and a number of the county's residents were
soldiers who fought at the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of
San Jacinto; and
WHEREAS, The town of Bastrop, originally named "Mina" in
honor of Francisco Xavier Mina, a Mexican revolutionary hero, was
established as the principal settlement in the Stephen F. Austin
Little Colony of 1827; after the Civil War and the arrival of the
Texas Central Railroad, the area experienced significant growth,
and extensive timber and coal operations were a driving force in
the county's development; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop County has played an important role in the
history of the Lone Star State, and today, the county is a
thriving center for tourism, filmmaking, agriculture, and
manufacturing; the natural beauty, opportunities, and sense of
community offered to Bastrop County's residents continue to make
it a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family, and the
citizens of Bastrop County can look forward with confidence to a
bright future as they celebrate their rich and colorful history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Bastrop County on their
many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and
extend to all best wishes for a memorable Bastrop County Day at
the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate