Bill Text: TX HR314 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-16 - Reported enrolled [HR314 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR314-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 314 |
|
||
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering in | ||
Austin on March 1, 2023, to celebrate Uvalde County Day at the State | ||
Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, Permanent settlers began to arrive in the region in | ||
the 1850s, and Uvalde County was established in 1856; a | ||
rough-and-tumble frontier area during and after the Civil War, the | ||
county became a ranching center in the late 1800s and was also | ||
renowned for its honey, which took first prize at the Paris World's | ||
Fair in 1900; today, the county's economy continues to be based on | ||
agribusiness, including farming and the raising of livestock such | ||
as cattle, sheep, and goats; and | ||
WHEREAS, Four spring-fed rivers, the Nueces, Leona, Sabinal, | ||
and Frio, have cut ruggedly beautiful canyons through the region's | ||
rolling hills, and the county draws hunters from around the state | ||
with its abundance of deer, quail, doves, and turkeys; | ||
additionally, swimmers, campers, bird-watchers, and other outdoor | ||
enthusiasts may enjoy the activities of the scenic Garner State | ||
Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary and Nature Park; and | ||
WHEREAS, Founded more than 150 years ago, the city of Uvalde | ||
is the county seat and is home to a number of attractions; John | ||
Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United | ||
States, lived and practiced law there; former Texas governor Dolph | ||
Briscoe Jr. was born and raised in the city and returned to it | ||
following the completion of his terms in office; the Briscoe Art and | ||
Antique Collection displays works collected by Governor Briscoe and | ||
his wife; in addition, the town hosts presentations by the Sahawe | ||
Indian Dancers, who help preserve the Native American cultural | ||
practices of the Southwest with their popular performances; and | ||
WHEREAS, Other communities in the county include Knippa, | ||
Cline, Montell, Utopia, Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal, which is | ||
a popular ranch center and retirement area; and | ||
WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable county are working to | ||
preserve the best of their past even as they look forward to a | ||
bright and promising future, and it is fitting to honor them for | ||
their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2023, as Uvalde County Day at | ||
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting | ||
delegation. | ||
King of Uvalde | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 314 was adopted by the House on March | ||
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not | ||
voting. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||