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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 303
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the residents of San Patricio County in celebrating |
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March 23, 2023, as San Patricio County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Originally inhabited by the Karankawa Indians, |
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San Patricio County covers a 693-square-mile area in the Coastal |
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Prairies region of the lower Gulf Coast; the area was first |
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colonized in the early 1800s, and the county was established in |
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1836 by the Congress of the new Republic of Texas; the City of |
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Sinton became the county seat in 1893; and |
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WHEREAS, San Patricio County's mild, moist climate and |
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extended growing season fostered thriving farming and ranching |
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industries, and the arrival of the railroad followed by the |
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discovery of oil and gas in the early 20th century gave rise to a |
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more diversified economy; industry and agriculture continue to |
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serve as the foundation of the local economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of San Patricio County enjoy a quiet |
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rural lifestyle while taking advantage of the many urban |
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opportunities of neighboring Corpus Christi; the county is home |
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to the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation and Refuge, |
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making it a favored destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and |
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visitors from all walks of life enjoy the county's numerous |
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events and festivals and the recreational opportunities afforded |
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by Corpus Christi Bay; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the citizens of San Patricio County |
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have contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone |
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Star State, and they can be justifiably proud of their many |
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achievements as they look to the future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 23, 2023, as San Patricio |
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County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation best wishes for an enjoyable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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residents of San Patricio County as a memento of this occasion. |
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LaMantia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 23, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |