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H.R. No. 265
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Zapata County are joining us
today to celebrate Zapata County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1858, Zapata County was named for
local rancher Colonel Antonio Zapata, a respected military officer
and federalist movement leader who founded the Republic of the Rio
Grande; and
WHEREAS, Zapata, the county seat, is located on the shores of
the International Falcon Reservoir and has a desert climate that
attracts a number of visitors during the winter months; and
WHEREAS, With its record-breaking fishing, Falcon Lake plays
host to several noteworthy angling tournaments and is well known
for its first-rate bass and bow fishing; the area also is an ideal
location for hunting a variety of large game, including deer and
javelina; and
WHEREAS, The first stop on the Rio Grande Valley Birding
Trail, Zapata is home to numerous rare and interesting bird
species, including the white-collared seedeater; and
WHEREAS, Hang gliders and paragliders attend Flytec's World
Record Encampment in Zapata hoping to use the record heat and winds
common during the summer months to their advantage; and
WHEREAS, Among Zapata's many recreational facilities are the
San Ygnacio Historic District, Corralitos Ranch, and San Francisco
Ranch; in addition, residents and visitors can enjoy the many
annual celebrations offered in Zapata County, such as the county
fair and parade in March; and
WHEREAS, The residents of Zapata County are preserving their
heritage while continuing to forge a bright future for themselves
and their families, and it is indeed a great pleasure to honor them
at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2003, as Zapata County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on
February 27, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House