Bill Text: TX SR32 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 32 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing February 5, 2019, as Austin County Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-23 - Reported enrolled [SR32 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR32-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
	WHEREAS, Proud area residents are joining together to
	celebrate Austin County Day at the State Capitol on February 5,
	2019, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to
	recognize the county's unique contributions to the story of the
	Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, American settlement in the county dates to the
	early 1820s, when the area became part of Stephen F. Austin's
	first colony; the first town to be established was San Felipe de
	Austin, which served as the administrative seat of the colony and
	as a social, cultural, and commercial center; and
	WHEREAS, Austin County was created by the Constitution of
	1836 and was formally organized by 1837; San Felipe was the
	county seat until 1848, when the county government was moved to
	Bellville; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with an abundance of water, grassland,
	and forests, the county drew a steady stream of settlers, most of
	whom were engaged in agriculture; a number of towns grew
	substantially during the 19th century, including Bellville and
	Wallis and the railroad towns of Sealy and Kenney; and
	WHEREAS, Today, visitors and residents alike can explore
	the county's rich heritage, which is preserved at the San Felipe
	de Austin State Historic Site and in rural communities throughout
	the area, and they can enjoy hunting and fishing opportunities,
	as well as a wealth of special recreational events; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin County have built a vibrant
	and distinctive corner of Texas, and they may indeed take pride
	in their notable history as they look forward to a future filled
	with promise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2019, as Austin County
	Day and extend to the visiting delegation a warm welcome to the
	State Capitol.

	Kolkhorst



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 23, 2019.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate