By: Brown, Patterson S.R. No. 541 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 join the residents of Brazoria County in celebration of Tuesday, 1-4 March 28, 1995, as Brazoria County Day; and 1-5 WHEREAS, It is fitting that the Texas Senate pay tribute 1-6 to a county that is rich in history and is home to a host of 1-7 cities offering a wide array of opportunities; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Brazoria County was chosen as a settlement by 1-9 Stephen F. Austin and his colonists in 1821; the county was 1-10 created in 1836 and over the years has proved to be one of 1-11 the most desirable counties in which to live in Texas; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This attractive county is blessed with a wealth 1-13 of natural resources and excellent soil that produces bountiful 1-14 crops; it also boasts 20 miles of natural beach; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Rivers, lakes, inland marshes, and giant trees 1-16 generously grace the landscape; in addition to providing for a 1-17 beautiful countryside, widespread groves of oak, elm, cottonwood, 1-18 and pecan trees have provided a lucrative industry for the county; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Oil production began in Brazoria County as early 1-21 as 1902, and since that time, extensive petroleum and chemical 1-22 industries have flourished; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Brazosport is the world's largest basic-chemical 2-1 complex; a community of nine cities, it is popular for its 2-2 deepwater seaport and commercial fishing opportunities; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The town of Alvin is noted for its surrounding 2-4 rice fields and chemical processing plants; it is also home to the 2-5 famous pitcher Nolan Ryan; Angleton, the county seat, is a center 2-6 for banking, oil, and gas and is well known for its annual October 2-7 Brazoria County Fair; and 2-8 WHEREAS, In 1966, the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge was 2-9 established; this 11,000-acre refuge is on the Gulf Intracoastal 2-10 Waterway and serves as a nesting area for mottled ducks and as the 2-11 wintering grounds for snow geese; the Freeport Christmas Bird Count 2-12 is always one of the highest in the nation and 247 bird species 2-13 have been identified; and 2-14 WHEREAS, While Brazoria County offers the opportunities and 2-15 vitality generated by modern communities and industry, its natural 2-16 beauty and rural charm have been retained, and the residents of 2-17 Brazoria County deserve to be proud of their efforts and planning; 2-18 now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 74th Legislature, hereby commend the people of Brazoria County for 2-21 their contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes for 2-22 a joyous and celebratory Brazoria County Day; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-24 residents of Brazoria County as an expression of high regard from 2-25 the Texas Senate. 3-1 _______________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the 3-4 above Resolution was adopted by 3-5 the Senate on March 28, 1995. 3-6 _______________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 _______________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate 3-10 _______________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate