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                                                                  H.R. No. 1922



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Brooks County was created in the 19th century out of 
portions of Webb and Starr counties, which before 1848 were part of 
San Patricio and Nueces counties; and
	WHEREAS, Land grants in the Trans-Nueces region were made as 
early as 1767, but it was not until the 1800s that colonists were 
introduced to the area now known as Brooks County; and
	WHEREAS, In the early 1890s, Edward C. Lasater established a 
headquarters and accumulated an abundance of land in Brooks County, 
and today that property is the site of the city of Falfurrias; and
	WHEREAS, Local residents take pride in this area, for it is 
the site of the Texas Tropical Trail, which runs through the county 
and is a beautiful tourist attraction; and
	WHEREAS, The economy of Brooks County relies heavily on 
farming and ranching and is a major contributor to the Lone Star 
State's produce market; in 1906 E. R. Rachal planted the first 
citrus tree in the area, and from this single tree grew a strong and 
successful citrus industry; and
	WHEREAS, In 1912 Brooks County opened the doors to its first 
school, and its fine educational system has created a firm 
foundation for the area's economy by producing an informed 
citizenry that is well-served by the county's elementary, middle, 
and high schools and a talented team of educators; and
	WHEREAS, Brooks County is home to many dedicated elected 
officials, public employees, and community leaders, who over the 
years have carried out a public service too seldom acknowledged; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the elected officials, public employees, 
civic leaders, and citizens of Brooks County for their outstanding 
contributions to Texas and the United States of America.

                                                                         Escobar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1922 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House