Bill Text: TX SR178 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing West Texas Counties on the occasion of West Texas Counties Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-17 - Reported enrolled [SR178 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR178-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome | ||
| residents of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties | ||
| on the occasion of West Texas Counties Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This expansive region of the Lone Star State is | ||
| known for its colorful history and breathtaking landscapes; | ||
| carefully preserved sites throughout the area tell the stories of | ||
| ancient inhabitants and of early homesteaders who settled in the | ||
| area in the years of cattle roads and steam trains; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Its history tells of great struggles and of brave | ||
| frontier men and women who helped forge the beginnings of the | ||
| region's agricultural success; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The extraordinary terrain of Hudspeth, Culberson, | ||
| Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties varies from grassy plains to | ||
| volcanic cliffs and canyons and includes the state's tallest | ||
| mountain and highest waterfall; the area's scenic vistas include | ||
| the vast Chihuahuan Desert and two majestic mountain ranges, and | ||
| outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy many opportunities for hiking, | ||
| birding, hunting, and horseback riding; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The region is also home to a world-renowned | ||
| cultural arts community in Marfa and to the McDonald Observatory | ||
| of The University of Texas at Austin, which houses one of the | ||
| largest optical telescopes in the world; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The citizens of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, | ||
| and Jeff Davis Counties are blessed with the opportunity to live | ||
| in a striking landscape with a rich history; they share a deep | ||
| appreciation for their beloved region of West Texas, and they can | ||
| indeed take pride in their unique contributions to the heritage | ||
| and culture of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize West Texas Counties Day at the | ||
| State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best | ||
| wishes for a memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the citizens of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, and Jeff Davis | ||
| Counties as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Rodriguez | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 17, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
