Bill Text: TX HR693 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 693 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Culberson County Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-20 - Reported enrolled [HR693 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR693-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 693



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Culberson County are gathering in
	Austin on February 28, 2017, to celebrate Culberson County Day at
	the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Situated among the rugged, scenic mountains of the
	Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, the county was originally home to
	the fierce Mescalero Apaches; in 1859, a cavalry outpost was
	established at the Van Horn Wells, one of the few reliable sources
	of water in the area; the last major Native American battle in the
	State of Texas was fought in the region in 1881, at the mouth of Bass
	Canyon in the Sierra Diablo mountains; and
	WHEREAS, The town of Van Horn was founded in the late 1870s,
	and in 1881, it became a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway; and
	WHEREAS, Formed from El Paso County in 1911, Culberson County
	was named for Civil War veteran and former U.S. congressman David
	B. Culberson; Van Horn, by now a prosperous shipping point for
	cattle, became the county seat; in 1953, oil was discovered in the
	region, and the county later became a major oil producer in the
	state; and
	WHEREAS, Today, tourists are drawn to the area by its austere
	beauty and colorful history; the county is the gateway to Guadalupe
	Mountains National Park, a haven for hikers and nature lovers and
	home to the highest mountain in Texas, Guadalupe Peak; hunters are
	drawn by the mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and upland game birds;
	and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with great natural beauty and a rich
	history, the people of Culberson County may indeed take great pride
	in their unique contribution to the heritage and culture of the Lone
	Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Culberson 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. 693 was adopted by the House on March
	16, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House