By: Armbrister S.R. No. 816 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, On May 4, 1993, Matagorda County Day will be 1-3 celebrated by the proud citizens of Matagorda County in 1-4 recognition of their illustrious county and its contributions 1-5 to the State of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Established in 1829 when proprietors met and 1-7 elected officers, the county grew and flourished when Texas became 1-8 a republic in 1836; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Matagorda County is composed of 1,134 square miles, 1-10 including Matagorda Bay, which falls under the jurisdiction of the 1-11 county; about one-third of the land in this area is suited for 1-12 agriculture; the principal agricultural crops are rice, cotton, 1-13 milo, corn, grains, soybeans, and grass; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Because of frequent hurricanes, the county seat was 1-15 moved from Matagorda to Bay City in 1894; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This delightful county possesses a healthy economic 1-17 base; it is home to several commercial enterprises, including 1-18 petrochemicals, nuclear power, plastics, oil and gas, and 1-19 agricultural interests; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A lively place to visit, Matagorda County is the 1-21 home of the colorful Shrimporee and Blessing of the Fleet and 1-22 Bayfest; and 1-23 WHEREAS, From its earliest days, citizens of the county have 2-1 been participants in the history of Texas; today, the residents 2-2 celebrate their heritage as well as the present and future; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens of the Matagorda 2-6 area on the auspicious occasion of Matagorda County Day; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-9 residents of Matagorda County as an expression of best wishes from 2-10 the Texas Senate for a most joyous celebration. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the 2-14 above Resolution was adopted by 2-15 the Senate on May 4, 1993. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate