Bill Text: TX SR191 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Welcoming the citizens of Crockett County on the occasion of Crockett County Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-12 - Reported enrolled [SR191 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR191-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in | ||
| welcoming the citizens of Crockett County on the occasion of | ||
| Crockett County Day; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Crockett County was organized in 1891 and bears | ||
| the name of beloved Alamo defender David Crockett; the county | ||
| seat of Ozona is its only town; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The traditional pursuits of ranching, the oil | ||
| business, hunting, and tourism have shaped this county's economy | ||
| for decades; Crockett County is also among the nation's leading | ||
| producers of mohair and wool; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This rugged West Texas region is home to Fort | ||
| Lancaster, which once served as an outpost to protect settlers | ||
| and troop movements between San Antonio and El Paso; today, Fort | ||
| Lancaster is a historic site; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Crockett County has long been a repository of | ||
| Native American artifacts and pioneer memorabilia, and | ||
| fascinating mementos of this grand heritage can be found in the | ||
| Crockett County Museum; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Crockett County and | ||
| extend to them best wishes for a memorable celebration of | ||
| Crockett County Day in 2013; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the citizens of Crockett County as an expression of high regard | ||
| from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Uresti | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 12, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
