Bill Text: TX HCR60 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing February 21, 2019, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-08 - Signed by the Governor [HCR60 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HCR60-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.C.R. No. 60
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Andrews County are gathering in
  Austin on February 21, 2019, to celebrate Andrews County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Situated on the high plains of the Permian Basin,
  Andrews County was established in 1876 and formally organized in
  1910 with Andrews as its county seat; both the city and county are
  named for Richard Andrews, an early settler and soldier in the
  revolutionary army and the first man to die in the Texas War for
  Independence in 1835; and
         WHEREAS, Andrews County has long been a leader in the
  ranching industry in Texas, and with widespread use of windmills,
  it became an important source of cotton and sorghum; it experienced
  an impressive oil boom during the 1940s and recently underwent the
  greatest period of growth and development in its history; it
  remains one of the state's leading producers of oil and gas, having
  produced more than three billion barrels of oil since 1929; and
         WHEREAS, With unprecedented support from citizens, public
  officials, and civic organizations in the area, Andrews County
  hosts the most advanced secure facility for the disposal of Class A,
  B, and C low-level radioactive waste in the United States; and
         WHEREAS, The Andrews Independent School District is highly
  regarded, and its students have earned top honors at numerous
  University Interscholastic League academic competitions; and
         WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of
  recreational opportunities, including many exemplary area parks;
  the county boasts an annual bluegrass festival, and the Andrews Art
  Guild Show provides a forum for artists to display their works; and
         WHEREAS, Honoring their heritage as they embrace the
  opportunities of the future, the citizens of Andrews County may
  take great pride in the role their community has played in the story
  of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby recognize February 21, 2019, as Andrews County Day at the
  State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
  wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
 
  Landgraf
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 60 was adopted by the House on
  February 21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 60 was adopted by the Senate on
  February 25, 2019, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor       
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