By: Brown, Patterson S.R. No. 474
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
1-3 in joining with the residents of Brazoria County in declaring
1-4 Tuesday, March 23, 1993, as Brazoria County Day; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Brazoria County's roots can be traced to
1-6 1821 when that area of the Brazos River Valley was settled
1-7 by Stephen F. Austin colonists; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Prior to its colonization, the region was
1-9 inhabited by the Karankawas and was visited by Cabeza de Vaca
1-10 when he landed on what is now Brazoria County shores in 1528;
1-11 and
1-12 WHEREAS, Essential business of the Republic of Texas was
1-13 conducted in the county when Columbia served as the site of the
1-14 first capital of Texas, and during the 1840s many prominent
1-15 plantations were established; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Rich in history, Brazoria County was created
1-17 in 1836 and continues today to be one of the most attractive
1-18 counties in Texas in which to live; and
1-19 WHEREAS, Oil production began in Brazoria County in 1902
1-20 and Stratton Ridge Dome caused the county to rank first in the
1-21 United States in the production of sulphur; a gin for processing
1-22 live oak moss was established at Angleton and a food canning
1-23 factory at Alvin; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Over the years, industrial development and
2-2 population growth in the county have been managed with care
2-3 in order to preserve natural habitats and historical sites; and
2-4 WHEREAS, The county is blessed with a wealth of natural
2-5 resources and a bountiful harvest of crops and fish; it is
2-6 comprised of coastal soils, rivers and inland marshes, and
2-7 20 miles of natural beach; and
2-8 WHEREAS, The Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is an
2-9 11,000-acre refuge on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and serves
2-10 as a nesting area for mottled ducks and as the wintering grounds
2-11 for snow geese; and
2-12 WHEREAS, On April 4, 1992, the Brazoria County Historical
2-13 Museum presented A Salute to Brazoria County History Festival to
2-14 celebrate the county's colorful history; and
2-15 WHEREAS, The festival provided an excellent opportunity to
2-16 educate the public and to promote awareness of the continued need
2-17 to commemorate and to preserve the heritage of Brazoria County; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Brazoria County Day in Austin is an annual event
2-19 anticipated by the members of the Texas Senate; the day brings
2-20 together old friends and families who gather in celebration of
2-21 Brazoria County's past and its many assets today which are enjoyed
2-22 by residents and vacationers of all ages; now, therefore, be it
2-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-24 73rd Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people
2-25 of Brazoria County for the preservation of the county's history
3-1 and natural amenities and extend best wishes to them for a joyous
3-2 Brazoria County Day; and, be it further
3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-4 the residents of Brazoria County as a token of esteem from the
3-5 Texas Senate.
3-6 _____________________________________
3-7 President of the Senate
3-8 I hereby certify that the
3-9 above Resolution was adopted by
3-10 the Senate on March 23, 1993.
3-11 _____________________________________
3-12 Secretary of the Senate
3-13 _____________________________________
3-14 Member, Texas Senate
3-15 _____________________________________
3-16 Member, Texas Senate