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H.R. No. 326
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Starr County have gathered
in Austin to celebrate Starr County Day at the State Capitol, and
this notable event offers an ideal opportunity to recognize the
many fine attributes of this county; and
WHEREAS, Starr County was formed in 1848 and named for Dr.
James Harper Starr of the Republic of Texas, who served as
postmaster general for the Confederacy; and
WHEREAS, Rio Grande City, the county seat, is located in the
heart of Los Caminos del Rio Heritage Corridor, which contains
numerous architectural and historical treasures from the 18th and
19th centuries; and
WHEREAS, Roma, the second largest city in Starr County, was
founded in 1765 as a Spanish colonial town and, with a number of
19th century structures still standing, it is one of the best
remaining Spanish colonial townsites in the lower Rio Grande
Valley; the city was designated a national historic district and
was used in the filming of Viva Zapata, starring Marlon Brando; and
WHEREAS, La Grulla, founded in 1780 by Spanish pioneers,
takes its name from the Spanish word for crane; at one time the
Oblate Trail between Brownsville and Laredo passed through La
Grulla; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the
attractions of the county, including Fort Ringgold, the Lady of
Lourdes Grotto, the Roma Historical Museum, the International
Falcon Reservoir, and Las Palomas State Wildlife Management Area,
and many attend popular annual events, such as the Starr County Fair
and the Fourth of July Parade and Festival; and
WHEREAS, The people of Starr County can take pride in the rich
history of their community as they embrace the challenges and
opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 13, 2003, as Starr County Day at
the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the members of the
visiting delegation for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 326 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House