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78R11135 JH-D

By:  Gallego                                                    H.C.R. No. 195



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Many proud Southwest Texas residents are visiting 
Austin on April 9, 2003, in celebration of Uvalde County Day at the 
State Capitol, and it is a pleasure to welcome these fine Texans to 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, The Uvalde County area was first settled in 1852 
when several planters established themselves on the Leona River 
near Fort Inge; the county was officially named Uvalde four years 
later in honor of the Spanish colonel and governor of Coahuila, Juan 
De Ugalde; and
	WHEREAS, In the years since its founding, Uvalde County has 
become an agribusiness center for cattle, sheep, and goat ranchers 
and truck farmers; it is also known for its production of delicious 
light-colored honey, thanks to the native huajilla shrub on which 
the bees feed; and
	WHEREAS, Uvalde County contains some of Texas' most ruggedly 
scenic lands, with four spring-fed rivers, the Nueces, the Leona, 
the Sabinal, and the Frio, flowing through the region; visitors are 
drawn by the recreational opportunities available at Garner State 
Park and the abundance of white-tailed deer, turkey, and quail that 
has made the county a popular hunting destination; and
	WHEREAS, Uvalde, the county seat of Uvalde County, was 
originally settled in the 1850s as an outpost on the San Antonio-El 
Paso Road; located on what is now the crossroads of two of the 
nation's longest highways, U.S. 90 and U.S. 83, Uvalde continues 
its role on an important corridor connecting the United States and 
Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of this fine area have worked successfully 
to preserve Uvalde's charm and history, and their efforts are 
especially apparent in the beautifully restored Grand Opera House, 
which was built in 1891 and once served as a regional center for 
cultural activity; and
	WHEREAS, Recognized not only for its beautiful architecture, 
as exemplified by the Grand Opera House, Uvalde is also appreciated 
for its natural ambience and known for its huge live oak trees that 
were preserved during the founding of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Uvalde County citizens can take justifiable pride in 
their county's heritage and should look forward to the future with 
great anticipation; this unique community and its residents have 
played a significant role in Texas' development, and their many 
contributions to the Lone Star State are truly deserving of a 
special legislative salute; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize April 9, 2003, as Uvalde County Day at the State 
Capitol and extend to the county's visiting delegation sincere best 
wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Austin.