SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize February 17, 2005, as Bee County Day at the Capitol 
and to welcome the citizens of Bee County who have traveled to 
Austin for this occasion; and
	WHEREAS, Bee County covers over 800 square miles in the 
Rio Grande Plain of South Central Texas, an area known for its 
great people, its prime farmlands, its subtropical climate, 
its mild winters and warm summers; and
	WHEREAS, Bee County was created by an act of the 
Texas Legislature on December 8, 1857, from portions of 
San Patricio, Refugio, Goliad, Karnes and Live Oak Counties; 
it was named for Colonel Bernard E. Bee, Sr., the father of then 
speaker of the House of Representatives General Hamilton P. Bee;
and
	WHEREAS, Beautiful Bee County offers its proud citizens 
a well-rounded community life, outstanding public schools, a 
number of natural and cultural resources and historical sites, 
and actively promotes a climate for progress and achievement; 
Bee County is the home of Coastal Bend College, a two-year state
college established in 1965 that provides vocational and 
academic courses leading to higher degrees with off-campus 
extension programs in three area counties; Bee County is also the
home of Christus Spohn Hospital, a state-of-the-art health care 
institution with emergency services and intensive care, physical
therapy and complete surgical services; and
	WHEREAS, Bee County Day at the Texas State Capitol provides
an opportunity for friends and families to honor Bee County's 
history and to celebrate its assets and accomplishments, which 
are enjoyed today by residents and visitors; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby join citizens of this historic and vital
region in paying tribute to Bee County and extend to them best 
wishes for an enjoyable Bee County Day at the Capitol; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the residents of Bee County as a memento of this event.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 17, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate