SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1078

WHEREAS, Residents of McMullen County are gathering on May 21, 2007, 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 the county's 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, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize May 21, 2007, 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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate