SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 488

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Hudspeth County in celebrating March 20, 2007, as Hudspeth County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1917 from territory acquired from El Paso County, Hudspeth County is named for Claude Benton Hudspeth, an eminent state senator and rancher from El Paso; and

WHEREAS, Hudspeth County served as an important crossing for routes to the West; growth was encouraged by the completion of the nation's second transcontinental railroad when the Southern Pacific and the Texas and Pacific lines met in 1881; and

WHEREAS, Hudspeth County is home to Indian Hot Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which served as an important place for Native Americans for many centuries before becoming a popular resort in the early 20th century; and

WHEREAS, Hudspeth County's historic courthouse in Sierra Blanca, the county seat, is the only adobe structure serving as a courthouse in Texas; farming and ranching drive the county's economy; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Hudspeth County have contributed greatly to the State of Texas and should take pride in their exemplary efforts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize March 20, 2007, as Hudspeth County Day and extend a warm welcome to the Hudspeth County citizens who are visiting the State Capitol on this festive occasion; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the citizens of Hudspeth County as a memento of this special day from the Texas Senate. Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate