SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 340
	WHEREAS, The residents of Live Oak County have a 
fascinating history that adds to the important cultural and 
economic contributions they are making to the Lone Star State; 
and
	WHEREAS, Settled perhaps more than 10,000 years ago by 
the first residents of Texas, the county was at various times 
inhabited by Indian tribes and later by Spanish and Mexican 
colonists, as well as Irish immigrants; this diverse population 
faced grave challenges during the Texas Revolution, as 
expeditions launched by Mexico clashed with local residents, 
and ownership of the land between the Nueces and the Rio Grande 
rivers was hotly contested by Mexico and the Republic of Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Live Oak County was officially formed on 
February 2, 1856, when the Texas Legislature created it from the
counties of San Patricio and Nueces, naming it for the type of 
tree which was found over much of that region; and
	WHEREAS, The county's population grew rapidly as its 
citizens focused their efforts on building successful cattle and 
sheep ranches; at the turn of the century, agriculture continued 
to dominate the region's economy, with cotton playing an 
important role in the lives of Live Oak residents, raising land 
prices, encouraging subdivision of land, and bringing new wealth 
and immigrants to the area; the resilience of county citizens was 
evident once again in the 1930s, when the discovery of oil and 
natural gas helped offset the combined effects of the Great 
Depression and the declining cotton market; and
	WHEREAS, This South Texas county, inhabited by about 
12,000 people, is situated on the brushy plains between San 
Antonio and Corpus Christi and is traversed by the meandering 
Frio, Nueces, and Atascosa rivers, as well as by many smaller 
tributaries; additionally, it is home to such attractions as 
Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon State Park; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of Live Oak County are justifiably 
proud of their fine communities, including George West, the 
county seat, Three Rivers, Dinero, Lagarto, Oakville, Pernitas 
Point, and Whitsett, and it is a great pleasure to unite with our 
fellow Texans in saluting this notable Texas county; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 10, 2003, as Live Oak 
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to its citizens 
warmest best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate