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79R4189 JTR-D

By:  Gonzalez Toureilles                                          H.R. No. 237



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, February 22, 2005, is indeed a memorable day at the 
State Capitol, as proud residents of Goliad County gather in Austin 
to celebrate their region's singular stature in the history and 
culture of the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Home to at least four Native American tribes, the 
area now known as Goliad County was first settled by Europeans in 
1749, although such legendary explorers as Cabeza de Vaca and 
LaSalle may have visited the area in the centuries before; and
	WHEREAS, One of the first 23 counties established by the 
first Congress of the Republic of Texas, Goliad is historically 
closely associated with the struggles and triumphs of the Texas 
Revolution, and the first Declaration of Texas Independence was 
signed in the town of Goliad in 1835; and
	WHEREAS, Early Goliad County was known as an enclave of 
freewheeling frontiersmen, but civilizing influences soon set the 
county on the path toward the stability and prosperity its 
inhabitants enjoy today, and this inspiring success story is in 
many ways the story of Texas itself; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Goliad County take justifiable pride in 
the area's colorful past, and among the historic landmarks to be 
found throughout the county are Fannin Plaza Park, the Goliad 
County Courthouse, the Masonic Temple, and St. Stephen's Episcopal 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, The county's rich historical significance, combined 
with the winning warmth of its present-day inhabitants, has made it 
a popular destination among tourists from around the state, who 
enjoy such events as the seasonal Goliad Market Days and the annual 
Missions Tour de Goliad, a fun-filled bicycle ride through the 
countryside; and
	WHEREAS, Now home to thriving businesses and friendly 
residents, Goliad County is possessed of both a unique history and a 
bright future, and it is indeed fitting at this time to reflect on 
its many outstanding attributes; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2005, as Goliad County 
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the members of 
the visiting delegation for an enjoyable and memorable visit.