Bill Text: TX HR521 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR521 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR521-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 521

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the
citizens of Andrews County and Texans across the state in
celebrating February 20, 2013, as 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 the advent of the widespread
use of windmills, the county became an important source of cotton
and sorghum; it experienced an impressive oil boom during the 1940s
and has recently experienced the greatest period of growth and
development in its history; as the fastest growing micropolitan
area in Texas, it remains one of the state's leading producers of
oil and gas, having just produced its three billionth barrel of oil
since 1929; and
WHEREAS, With unprecedented support from the citizens,
elected representatives, and civic organizations of 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 noted for
academic excellence, with its teams having earned top honors at
numerous University Interscholastic League academic competitions;
and
WHEREAS, The Andrews High School girls' golf team is the
two-time defending 3A State Champion, and both the boys' and girls'
golf teams are currently ranked number one in their conference; and
WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of
recreational opportunities, including the Andrews County Golf
Course and many exemplary area parks; in addition, the county
boasts an annual bluegrass festival, and the Andrews Art Guild Show
provides a forum for artists to display their works; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as Andrews County
Day at the State Capitol and commend the citizens of Andrews County
on their many contributions to the rich history of our state.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 521 was adopted by the House on
February 20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House