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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 267

	WHEREAS, Residents of McMullen County are gathering 
on February 28, 2005, to celebrate McMullen County Day at the 
State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in South Texas, McMullen County consists 
of more than 1,000 square miles of flat to rolling terrain covered 
with mesquite, scrub brush, cacti, chaparral and grasses; before 
its settlement in the 19th century, the landscape of the area was 
notably different, dominated chiefly by grasslands; and
	WHEREAS, Named for the Irish pioneer John McMullen, the 
county was officially established in 1858, but settlement was 
sparse due to unrest and conflict in the region; shortly before 
the Civil War, settlers began to move into the area to take 
advantage of its profitable grasslands, cattle and mustangs; a 
group of resourceful adventurers established a settlement at the 
intersection of the Frio River and Leoncita Creek and named it 
Rio Frio; it was the first permanent settlement in the county and 
eventually became Tilden, the county seat; and
	WHEREAS, At the turn of the century, ranching completely 
dominated the county's economy; since then, the oil and gas 
industry has grown in importance; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of this fine Texas county have 
played an important role in preserving their region's past and 
in preparing for the future, and it is a pleasure to pay tribute 
to McMullen County and its citizens on this special day; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize February 28, 2005, as 
McMullen County Day at the State Capitol and extend to those 
citizens here today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of this occasion.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 28, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate