SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 175

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Hebbronville in celebrating the city's 100th anniversary as the county seat of Jim Hogg County; and

WHEREAS, Hebbronville was established in 1883 when the Texas-Mexican Railway Company built a line through the area; the company contacted local rancher James R. Hebbron, who arranged for the sale of land to create a new townsite; and

WHEREAS, In 1913, Hebbronville became a part of the newly established Jim Hogg County; the town was chosen as the county seat in a unanimous vote, and the courthouse, school system, and Hebbronville State Bank were organized that same year; the town continued to grow in the ensuing years, adding such businesses as a theater, a hotel, grocery stores, and a newspaper; and

WHEREAS, Today, Hebbronville continues to thrive as a center of commerce and social activity for the people of Jim Hogg County; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Hebbronville are confidently facing the future while continuing to embrace their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Hebbronville on their many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable celebration of the city's 100th anniversary as the county seat of Jim Hogg County; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the city 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 February 11, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate