78R19629 JH-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 1921



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 
pleasure in recognizing Jim Hogg County for its valuable 
contributions to the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Originally part of Brooks County and named in honor 
of Governor James Stephen Hogg, Jim Hogg County was established in 
the early part of the 20th century as a result of legislation 
sponsored by State Representative D. W. Glasswork during his first 
term in office; Hebbronville, with its railroad station, was made 
the county seat; and
	WHEREAS, The history of this fine county dates back to the 
time of the Coahuiltecan Indians, who inhabited the area for many 
years; the area has been home to many successful ranches, including 
the Randado Ranch, which was established by Hipolito Garcia in 
1836; the first commercial oil well in the area, Killam No. 3, 
initiated the production of oil in Jim Hogg County and marked the 
beginning of a major industry in the area; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the history of the county is being written 
not only by its noteworthy residents, but also by its dedicated 
elected county officials and county employees whose outstanding 
public service is truly deserving of special recognition at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the county officials, employees, and 
residents of Jim Hogg County and extend to them sincere best wishes 
for the future.