SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the citizens of Karnes County in recognizing March 14, 2005, 
as Karnes County Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Karnes County was created in 1854 and was named 
for Henry W. Karnes, a leading figure in the Texas Revolution; 
the area was originally part of a Royal Spanish Land Grant and
was home to the first ranch in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Located on the rolling coastal plains between 
Austin and Corpus Christi, Karnes County boasts a rich and 
colorful history; Panna Maria is home to the oldest Polish 
settlement in America, and Helena was once a notorious frontier 
town; and
	WHEREAS, Kenedy, the largest city in the county, is an 
economic center for the area; other towns include Falls City, 
Runge and Karnes City, the county seat; and
	WHEREAS, Fertile agricultural lands support grain, wild 
game and cattle production; other major enterprises in the local 
economy include the oil and gas industry, fiberglass manufacturing
and grain milling; and
	WHEREAS, Karnes County's Polish, German, Mexican and Czech 
cultures have intermingled to create a unique environment in 
which to live and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Karnes County 
for their many contributions to our state and welcome them to the 
State Capitol for Karnes County Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this special day.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 14, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate