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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 178
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome |
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residents of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties |
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on the occasion of West Texas Counties Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, This expansive region of the Lone Star State is |
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known for its colorful history and breathtaking landscapes; |
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carefully preserved sites throughout the area tell the stories of |
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ancient inhabitants and of early homesteaders who settled in the |
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area in the years of cattle roads and steam trains; and |
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WHEREAS, Its history tells of great struggles and of brave |
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frontier men and women who helped forge the beginnings of the |
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region's agricultural success; and |
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WHEREAS, The extraordinary terrain of Hudspeth, Culberson, |
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Presidio, and Jeff Davis Counties varies from grassy plains to |
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volcanic cliffs and canyons and includes the state's tallest |
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mountain and highest waterfall; the area's scenic vistas include |
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the vast Chihuahuan Desert and two majestic mountain ranges, and |
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outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy many opportunities for hiking, |
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birding, hunting, and horseback riding; and |
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WHEREAS, The region is also home to a world-renowned |
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cultural arts community in Marfa and to the McDonald Observatory |
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of The University of Texas at Austin, which houses one of the |
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largest optical telescopes in the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, |
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and Jeff Davis Counties are blessed with the opportunity to live |
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in a striking landscape with a rich history; they share a deep |
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appreciation for their beloved region of West Texas, and they can |
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indeed take pride in their unique contributions to the heritage |
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and culture of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize West Texas Counties Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of Hudspeth, Culberson, Presidio, and Jeff Davis |
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Counties as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Rodriguez |
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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 February 17, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |