SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join
the citizens of Live Oak County in recognizing March 23, 2005, as 
Live Oak County Day at the Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Established in 1856, Live Oak County is located 
midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi; crossed by three major
highways, the county is known as the "Crossroads of South Texas"; and
and

	WHEREAS, In Live Oak County, oil and gas production and 
farming and ranching play a significant role in the local economy; 
and

	WHEREAS, Live Oak County is the birthplace of J. Frank Dobie,
noted author, folklorist and storyteller, and storytelling 
remains an admired pastime; the town of George West is the 
"Storytelling Capital of Texas" and has a Storyfest every 
November; and

	WHEREAS, Recreation and outdoor sports are a large part of 
the fabric of life in Live Oak County; Choke Canyon Reservoir and 
Lake Corpus Christi provide numerous recreational opportunities; 
and

	WHEREAS, The county hosts an annual county fair, and 
Three Rivers, located at the convergence of the Nueces, Frio and 
Atascosa Rivers, hosts a Salsa Fest every first weekend in April; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Live Oak County 
for their many contributions to our state and welcome them to the 
Capitol in celebration of Live Oak County Day; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 23, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate