H.R. No. 99
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering in
  Austin on February 6, 2019, to celebrate Uvalde County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Permanent settlers began to arrive in the region in
  the 1850s, and Uvalde County was established in 1856; a
  rough-and-tumble frontier area during and after the Civil War, the
  county became a ranching center in the late 1800s and was also
  renowned for its honey, which took first prize at the Paris World's
  Fair in 1900; today, the county's economy continues to be based on
  agribusiness, including farming and the raising of livestock such
  as cattle, sheep, and goats; and
         WHEREAS, Four spring-fed rivers, the Nueces, Leona, Sabinal,
  and Frio, have cut ruggedly beautiful canyons through the region's
  rolling hills, and the county draws hunters from around the state
  with its abundance of deer, quail, doves, and turkeys; swimmers,
  campers, bird-watchers, and other outdoors enthusiasts enjoy the
  scenic delights of Garner State Park, nestled in the hills near
  Utopia, Concan, and Reagan Wells, and Cooks Slough Sanctuary and
  Nature Park, just outside Uvalde; other notable communities include
  Knippa, Cline, and Montell, and Sabinal is a popular ranch center
  and retirement area; and
         WHEREAS, Founded more than 150 years ago, the city of Uvalde
  is the county seat and is home to a number of attractions; John
  Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United
  States, lived and practiced law there; former Texas governor Dolph
  Briscoe Jr. was born and raised in the city and returned to it
  following the completion of his terms in office; the Briscoe Art and
  Antique Collection displays works collected by Governor Briscoe and
  his wife, and the Aviation Museum at Garner Field houses World War
  II memorabilia and aircraft in an original army airfield hangar; in
  addition, the town hosts presentations by the Sahawe Indian
  Dancers, who help preserve the Native American cultural practices
  of the Southwest with their popular dance performances; and
         WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable county are working to
  preserve the best of their past even as they look forward to a
  bright and promising future, and it is fitting to honor them for
  their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2019, as Uvalde County Day
  at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
  best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
 
  King of Uvalde
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 99 was adopted by the House on
  February 6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House