Bill Text: TX SR771 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing April 14, 2011, as Willacy County Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - Reported enrolled [SR771 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR771-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| welcome the residents and officials of Willacy County, who have | ||
| come to the State Capitol to celebrate Willacy County Day on | ||
| April 14, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Willacy County was formed in 1911 from parts of | ||
| Cameron and Hidalgo Counties and originally included the area now | ||
| known as Kenedy County; it was named for state Senator John G. | ||
| Willacy; the county's largest town and county seat is | ||
| Raymondville; this year the county is celebrating its centennial | ||
| anniversary; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Willacy County's proximity to Mexico is very | ||
| beneficial for product transportation and commercial trade, and | ||
| it boasts a large and diverse number of employers, from the | ||
| United States Department of Homeland Security to Walmart, H-E-B, | ||
| and the City of Raymondville; and | ||
| WHEREAS, From ranchlands to coastal lands, Willacy County | ||
| offers something for every nature lover; birds, grasses, trees, | ||
| butterflies, and dragonflies are some of the wildlife popular | ||
| with tourists; the county has a strong fishing and hunting | ||
| industry; Port Mansfield is one of the best fishing areas in the | ||
| country and is considered Willacy County's coastal treasure; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Wild in Willacy is an annual event held in October | ||
| that promotes awareness of the county's natural resources and | ||
| includes tours of ranches, talks on birding and eco-tourism, | ||
| musical entertainment, and cook-off competitions that can be | ||
| enjoyed by the whole family; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Willacy County Day provides an opportunity for | ||
| friends and families to honor the county's past and its many | ||
| assets, which today are enjoyed by residents and vacationers of | ||
| all ages; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize April 14, 2011, as Willacy County | ||
| Day at the State Capitol and join citizens of this historic and | ||
| vital region in paying tribute to this wonderful county; and, be | ||
| it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the residents of Willacy County as a token of esteem from the | ||
| Texas Senate. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on April 14, 2011. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
