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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
 1-4     in joining with the residents of Brazoria County in declaring
 1-5     Tuesday, March 23, 1999, as Brazoria County Day; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Brazoria County's roots can be traced to 1821
 1-7     when that area of the Brazos River Valley was settled by
 1-8     Stephen F. Austin's colonists; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Rich in history, Brazoria County was created in
1-10     1836, and the area was the site of numerous events preceding
1-11     and following the Texas Revolution; it was in Brazoria County
1-12     that Santa Anna signed the Treaties of Velasco, effectively
1-13     granting Texas its independence and leading to the consolidation
1-14     of the continental empire of the United States; the first
1-15     permanent capital of the Republic of Texas was established at
1-16     Columbia in October of 1836; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Oil production began in Brazoria County in 1902,
1-18     and Stratton Ridge Dome caused the county to rank first in the
1-19     United States in the production of sulphur; the county became an
1-20     extensive petroleum producer, as well as a leader in the chemical
1-21     industry; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Home of a deepwater seaport, the county is
1-23     blessed with a wealth of natural resources and a bountiful
1-24     harvest of crops and fish; it is comprised of coastal soils,
 2-1     rivers and inland marshes, and 20 miles of natural beach;
 2-2     throughout the county, there are giant groves of oak, elm,
 2-3     cottonwood, and pecan trees; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, A community of nine cities, Brazoria County is
 2-5     home to the famous baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan and is host to the
 2-6     popular Brazoria County Fair which is held annually in October;
 2-7     it is the location of Sea Center Texas and the Brazoria County
 2-8     Historical Museum, which contains the national award-winning
 2-9     Austin Colony exhibit; and
2-10           WHEREAS, Brazoria County Day brings together old friends
2-11     and families who gather in celebration of Brazoria County's past
2-12     and its many assets today which are enjoyed by residents and
2-13     vacationers of all ages; now, therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     76th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to the people of
2-16     Brazoria County for the preservation of the county's natural
2-17     amenities and for its many contributions to our state and
2-18     extend best wishes to them for a joyous Brazoria County Day;
2-19     and, be it further
2-20           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-21     the residents of Brazoria County as a token of esteem from the
2-22     Texas Senate.
2-23                                                          Brown, Jackson
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2-25                                          President of the Senate
2-26                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-27                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-28                                  on March 18, 1999.
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 3-1                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-3                                           Member, Texas Senate
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 3-5                                           Member, Texas Senate