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78R5267 MW-D

By:  Guillen                                                      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.