H.C.R. No. 98 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, One hundred years since its organization, Glasscock 1-2 County, located in the heart of the vast West Texas plains between 1-3 the Concho and Pecos rivers, will celebrate its centennial on June 1-4 12, 1993; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Against the harsh conditions of frontier life, early 1-6 settlers here struggled to tame this rugged land, yet through 1-7 determination and perseverance they prevailed, bringing 1-8 civilization and progress to this once remote region of the state; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, The first rancher to settle in the area was L. S. 1-11 McDowell, who had to haul in drinking water from the town of Big 1-12 Spring in Howard County for several years after his arrival in the 1-13 county; soon he was joined by other settlers, and the small 1-14 communities of New California, Garden City, and Dixie gradually 1-15 grew and emerged as the three main centers of settlement in the 1-16 county; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Each contending for the title of county seat, New 1-18 California was selected on March 28, 1893, mainly for its proximity 1-19 to water; shortly thereafter, residents of Garden City relocated to 1-20 New California and the name was subsequently changed to Garden 1-21 City; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The natural characteristics of the region proved 1-23 useful to the settlement of the county; thriving in the long 1-24 growing season, native grasses such as curly mesquite, gamma, and 2-1 buffalo provided an abundant supply of forage for cattle, sheep, 2-2 and goats, while wild plums and berries from the agarita bush made 2-3 for tasty pies and jellies; and 2-4 WHEREAS, For 100 years, small mesquite trees have dotted the 2-5 landscape, rarely reaching heights above five feet, while 2-6 hackberry, china, and live oak trees continue to subsist in the 2-7 lower-lying areas; native stone was a prime building material used 2-8 in the construction of many early buildings such as the county 2-9 courthouse, which was built in 1910, and the remnants of various 2-10 old stone structures can still be seen throughout the region today; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, Livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats and crops 2-13 like cotton, wheat, pecans, and grapes have long been vital 2-14 mainstays of the economy of this region; in 1917, however, the oil 2-15 industry took Glasscock County by storm, pumping opportunity and 2-16 prosperity into the local economy, and, more than seven decades 2-17 later, the oil industry continues to comprise a major portion of 2-18 the county's economy; and 2-19 WHEREAS, A century has passed since Glasscock County 2-20 residents first elected officers to manage the affairs of their 2-21 community; today, citizens still trust in the guidance and wisdom 2-22 of fine community leaders, including County Judge Wilburn Bednar, 2-23 Precinct 1 Commissioner Jimmy Strube, Precinct 2 Commissioner Ervin 2-24 Wooten, Precinct 3 Commissioner Hugh Bryan Schafer, Precinct 4 2-25 Commissioner Donald Cypert, Sheriff and Tax Assessor-Collector 2-26 Royce Pruit, County and District Clerk Betty Pate, County Treasurer 2-27 Judy Kingston, Justice of the Peace Marilee Jost, Constable Le Roy 3-1 Hoelscher, and County Attorney Rick Hamby; and 3-2 WHEREAS, Residents of Glasscock County maintain a rich 3-3 heritage that has shaped and molded their values and standards 3-4 throughout a century of change; in times of happiness and hardship, 3-5 their vibrant tenacity has strengthened communal ties, and Texans 3-6 everywhere can take pride in the accomplishments of the citizens of 3-7 this historic county; now, therefore, be it 3-8 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 3-9 hereby honor Glasscock County on the occasion of its 100th 3-10 anniversary and join its citizens in paying tribute to the robust 3-11 spirit and drive that are the lifeblood of this fine county; and, 3-12 be it further 3-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-14 prepared for Glasscock County as an expression of high regard by 3-15 the Legislature of the State of Texas. 3-16 prepared for Glasscock County as an expression of high regard by 3-17 the Legislature of the State of Texas. 3-18 Craddick 3-19 H.C.R. No. 98 3-20 _______________________________ _______________________________ 3-21 President of the Senate Speaker of the House 3-22 I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on May 3-23 31, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-24 _______________________________ 3-25 Chief Clerk of the House 3-26 I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the Senate on May 3-27 31, 1993. 4-1 _______________________________ 4-2 Secretary of the Senate 4-3 APPROVED: _____________________ 4-4 Date 4-5 _____________________ 4-6 Governor