SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 351
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Wilbarger County are gathering
  to celebrate Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day at the State
  Capitol on March 6, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Situated upon the rolling grasslands of North
  Texas, Wilbarger County was once part of the buffalo hunting
  grounds of the Comanche; named for early settlers Josiah and
  Mathias Wilbarger, the county was established in 1858; a branch
  of the Western Trail passed through the area, and six million
  longhorns traversed the Red River at Doan's Crossing during the
  great cattle drives; oil, discovered in the early 20th century,
  remains important to the region's economy; and
         WHEREAS, Vernon, the county seat, was originally called
  Eagle Flat for the abundance of nesting eagles nearby; today, the
  city is a center for farming, ranching, and the petroleum
  industry; the town is the birthplace of rock and roll legend Roy
  Orbison and is also home to Vernon College and the Red River
  Valley Museum, which chronicles the history, culture, and
  geography of the region; and
         WHEREAS, The Waggoner Ranch south of Vernon was
  established in 1849 and is the largest ranch in Texas under one
  fence and a five-time winner of the Texas Ranch Roundup; the
  Santa Rosa Palomino Club is a renowned precision equestrian
  riding club, and the club's annual Santa Rosa Roundup draws
  thousands of visitors and top professional rodeo riders;
  residents and visitors alike also enjoy the picnic every May at
  Doan's Crossing, one of the oldest annual events in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich and colorful history as
  they work together to build a bright future, the citizens of
  Vernon and Wilbarger County may take justifiable pride in the
  important role their unique region continues to play in the story
  of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Wilbarger
  County and City of Vernon Day at the State Capitol and extend to
  the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and
  meaningful visit to Austin.
  Duncan
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 6, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate