SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the citizens of Victoria County who are gathering in
  Austin to celebrate March 6, 2013, as Victoria County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Victoria County is located in southeastern Texas
  on the Coastal Plain; with its abundant natural grasslands and
  subtropical climate allowing for year-round grazing, the county
  became a leader in the development of the Texas cattle industry;
  and
         WHEREAS, As knowledge about cultivating prairie soils
  grew, commercial farming of diverse crops developed in the area
  in the late 1890s, and the production of corn and cotton grew in
  importance; and
         WHEREAS, The area was first colonized by Martin de Leon in
  1824, with the establishment of the settlement named for the
  first president of Mexico, Don Guadalupe Victoria; Victoria
  County was one of the original 23 counties established by the
  First Congress of the Republic of Texas on March 17, 1836; and
         WHEREAS, Located in the heart of the Golden Crescent,
  Victoria is the county's largest city and is the county seat;
  since its humble beginnings in the early 1800s, the city of
  Victoria has become the cultural, historic, and economic hub for
  nearby communities and the surrounding counties; and
         WHEREAS, Victoria County Day is an excellent opportunity
  to pay tribute to the unique history and qualities of Victoria
  County and the many contributions it has made to our state; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Victoria County
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
  sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in
  Austin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the citizens of Victoria County in honor of this special day.
 
  Hegar
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 4, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate