SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 620

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Karnes County in celebrating April 28, 2015, as Karnes County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Karnes County was formally established by the Texas Legislature in 1854 and was named after Henry Wax Karnes, a leader and war hero of the Texas Revolution; and

WHEREAS, The county covers 758 square miles of the Rio Grande plain region; the county seat, Karnes City, is located 52 miles southeast of San Antonio; the region boasts many small towns with unique and colorful histories and is home to the first Polish settlement in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Karnes County is known for rich agricultural lands that support grain, wild game, and cattle production; the local economy also benefits from the oil and gas industry, fiberglass manufacturing, and grain milling; and

WHEREAS, The residents of Karnes County represent a blend of diverse cultures that have come together to create a unique and enriching environment in which to live and raise a family; they preserve proud and historic traditions while working to build a bright and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Karnes County for their many contributions to the state and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate