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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to join the citizens of Aransas County in proclaiming 
February 19, 2003, as Aransas County Day at the State Capitol; 
and

	WHEREAS, The county was created from Refugio County 
in 1871 and named after Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, a name 
derived from a famous Spanish palace; and

	WHEREAS, The county's prime location on the southern 
Coastal Plains and its diversified economy have ensured its 
prosperity; agribusiness, tourism, oil and gas production, and 
fish packing are the region's major industries; and

	WHEREAS, Aransas County is home to the Fulton Mansion 
State Historic Structure, a three-story, Second Empire house 
built by rancher and businessman George W. Fulton, Sr.; the 
unusual house, which features innovative heating, ventilating, 
and food-preservation systems, was added to the National 
Register of Historic Places in 1975; it is maintained as a 
museum by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; and

	WHEREAS, The residents of Aransas County are proud of 
their rich history; Karankawa Indians once made their home in 
this verdant setting, and Spanish explorer Diego Ortiz Parrilla 
led an expedition along the area's Gulf Coast in 1766; since that 
time, countless others have been drawn to the region's abundant 
supply of natural and cultural resources; and

	WHEREAS, The community hosts many celebrations throughout 
the year, including Oyster Fest, Fiesta en la Playa, the 
Hummer/Bird Celebration, Seafair, the Fourth of July Fireworks 
and Art Festival, and the Children's Christmas Tree; and

	WHEREAS, Goose Island State Park, Copano Bay State Fishing 
Pier, and Rockport Beach offer outdoor sports enthusiasts many 
recreational opportunities; in addition, bird-watchers and 
nature lovers take great delight in the Aransas National Wildlife 
Refuge, the principal wintering ground of the endangered 
whooping crane; and

	WHEREAS, Aransas County is a leading participant in our 
state's dynamic growth, while also maintaining its rich cultural 
traditions, and its citizens are rightfully proud of their 
county's contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby join our fellow citizens in saluting 
this fine Texas county; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of Aransas County as an expression of esteem from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate