SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 535

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Uvalde County in celebrating Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Situated along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, Uvalde County was established by an act of the Texas Legislature on February 2, 1856, and was named for Juan de Ugalde, a Spanish governor of Coahuila who had led troops to a decisive victory over Apache warriors in 1790; and

WHEREAS, The county seat of Uvalde was founded by merchant and entrepreneur Reading Black in the 1850s as a marketing center for westward-bound settlers, local ranchers and farmers, and soldiers from nearby Fort Inge; it is known for its four public squares and striking architecture; and

WHEREAS, Uvalde County is a major center for wool and mohair production, and area farmers generate a wide variety of agricultural products; it is also home to Southwest Texas Junior College, which serves 11 counties in Southwest Texas; and

WHEREAS, The people of Uvalde County are confidently facing the future as they celebrate their rich and colorful past; it is truly fitting that they be recognized for their many achievements in furthering the growth and progress of our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Uvalde County on their many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the county as an expression of high regard 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 17, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate