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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 777
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the citizens of San Patricio County and to recognize |
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April 30, 2013, as San Patricio County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, San Patricio County covers a 693-square mile area |
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in the Coastal Prairies Region; its colonization began in the |
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early 1800s, and the county was established in 1836 by the |
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Congress of the new Republic of Texas; in 1894, Sinton, the site |
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of a railroad stop, became the county seat; located in the center |
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of the county, Sinton is referred to as the "Gateway to the Gulf |
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Coast"; and |
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WHEREAS, Ranching was the foundation of the county's early |
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economy, and the area's mild, moist climate made it a prime |
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region for agribusiness; the arrival of the railroad in 1885 and |
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the discovery of oil and gas in the early 1900s further gave rise |
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to a more diversified economy; and |
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WHEREAS, San Patricio County supports a wide variety of |
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wildlife species, and the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife |
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Foundation and Refuge provides opportunities for research and |
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education in wildlife conservation; the county is the site of |
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numerous events and festivals, including the annual World |
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Champion Rattlesnake Races held in San Patricio; and |
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WHEREAS, San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol |
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provides an opportunity for families and friends to honor the |
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county's history and to celebrate its many assets, which are |
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enjoyed today by its residents and vacationers of all ages; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby declare April 30, 2013, San Patricio County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to all attending |
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this event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the residents of San Patricio County as a memento of this |
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occasion. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 April 30, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |