84R13666 KSM-D

By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 1509

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Proud residents of Zavala County are gathering in Austin on April 7, 2015, to celebrate Zavala County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Situated in the Winter Garden region of South Texas, Zavala County covers nearly 1,300 square miles of fertile plains and wild brushland and is bisected by the Nueces River; the county was created by the First Legislature of Texas in 1846 and named for Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican colonist and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; and

WHEREAS, The economy is supported by livestock and grain, fruit, and vegetable farming; hunting and fishing opportunities abound, and notable communities include the county seat, Crystal City, and La Pryor and Batesville; and

WHEREAS, Crystal City was laid out in 1905 and named for the clear waters of a nearby artesian well; by 1908, the town had a post office, a school, and a stop on the Uvalde Railway, and in 1928, it was named the county seat; and

WHEREAS, The city is a hub for farming, ranching, and food processing, with the Del Monte Corporation cannery contributing to the economy of the region; self-styled as the Spinach Capital of the World, the city holds a Spinach Festival that draws tens of thousands of visitors every November with such activities as a cook-off, a carnival and parade, and musical performances; and

WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich and colorful history as they work together to build a bright future, the citizens of Zavala 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 House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 7, 2015, as Zavala County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.