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