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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 336

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the citizens of San Patricio County and to recognize 
March 9, 2005, as San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol; 
and
	WHEREAS, San Patricio County covers a 693-square mile area 
in the Coastal Prairies Region; its colonization began in the 
early 1800s, and the county was established in 1836 by the 
Congress of the new Republic of Texas; in 1894, Sinton, the site 
of a railroad stop, became the county seat; located in the center 
of the county, Sinton is referred to as the "Gateway to the Gulf 
Coast"; and
	WHEREAS, Ranching was the foundation of the county's early 
economy, and the area's mild, moist climate made it a prime 
region for agribusiness; the arrival of the railroad in 1885 and 
the discovery of oil and gas in the early 1900s further gave rise 
to a more diversified economy; and
	WHEREAS, San Patricio County supports a wide variety of 
wildlife species, and the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation
and Refuge provides opportunities for research and education in 
wildlife conservation; the county is the site of numerous events 
and festivals, including the annual World Champion Rattlesnake 
Races held in San Patricio; and
	WHEREAS, San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol 
provides an opportunity for families and friends to honor the 
county's history and to celebrate its many assets, which are 
enjoyed today by its residents and vacationers of all ages; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby declare March 9, 2005, San Patricio County
Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to all attending 
this event; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for the residents of San Patricio County as a memento of this 
occasion.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 9, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate