Bill Text: TX HR282 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Terrell County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-14 - Reported enrolled [HR282 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR282-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 282 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Residents of Terrell County are gathering in Austin | ||
| to celebrate Terrell County Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Located in southwestern Texas near Big Bend, Terrell | ||
| County was established in 1905 and encompasses 2,357 square miles | ||
| of rocky terrain that is bounded on the south by the Rio Grande and | ||
| on the northeast by the Pecos River; this picturesque region sits on | ||
| the Stockton Plateau, and the landscape features gently rolling | ||
| plains and mountainous regions with dramatic canyons and valleys; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, After the Brown-Bassett gas field was discovered in | ||
| 1957, oil and gas exploration in the region quickly gained | ||
| prominence; today, the petroleum industry continues to play a vital | ||
| role in the county's economy, as do tourism, hunting leases, and | ||
| ranching; most of the area's agricultural revenue comes from sheep | ||
| and goats, which are valued for wool and mohair; beef and pecans are | ||
| also important local products; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Terrell County attracts hikers, river runners, and | ||
| hunters with its scenic views and varied wildlife; the county seat | ||
| of Sanderson, known as the "Cactus Capital of Texas," celebrates | ||
| the region's unique plant life at the annual Prickly Pear Pachanga, | ||
| and other attractions include the Terrell County Memorial Museum, | ||
| which showcases range, railroad, and community memorabilia; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The people of Terrell County may take great pride in | ||
| their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter | ||
| future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique | ||
| region of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize Terrell County Day at the State | ||
| Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes | ||
| for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. | ||
| Nevárez | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
