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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Uvalde County and Texans across the state in |
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celebrating March 6, 2013, as Uvalde County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Created by the Texas Legislature in the mid-1850s |
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out of territory from Bexar County, Uvalde County was named for |
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the Spanish governor of Coahuila, Juan de Ugalde, who had led |
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troops to a decisive victory over Apache warriors in 1790; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Uvalde is the county seat; founded by |
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Reading W. Black in the 1850s, it is known for its four public |
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plazas and its picturesque architecture; and |
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WHEREAS, Uvalde County was home to Garner Army Air Field |
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during World War II; the former airfield is now the site of |
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Southwest Texas Junior College; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as the County of 1,000 Springs, Uvalde |
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County is also a center for wool and mohair production, and its |
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agricultural output plays a major role in the county's economy; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Uvalde County are justly proud of |
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its long and distinguished history and the many achievements its |
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citizens have made to further the growth and progress of our |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Uvalde County on |
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their many contributions to our state and extend to them a |
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heartfelt welcome to Austin for Uvalde County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special day. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 27, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |