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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 218
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering in |
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Austin on February 6, 2019, to celebrate Uvalde County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Permanent settlers began to arrive in the region |
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in the 1850s, and Uvalde County was established in 1856; a |
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rough-and-tumble frontier area during and after the Civil War, |
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the county became a ranching center in the late 1800s and was also |
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renowned for its honey, which took first prize at the Paris |
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World's Fair in 1900; today, the county's economy continues to be |
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based on agribusiness, including farming and the raising of |
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livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats; and |
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WHEREAS, Four spring-fed rivers, the Nueces, Leona, |
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Sabinal, and Frio, have cut ruggedly beautiful canyons through |
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the region's rolling hills, and the county draws hunters from |
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around the state with its abundance of deer, quail, doves, and |
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turkeys; additionally, swimmers, campers, bird-watchers, and |
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other outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy the activities of the scenic |
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Garner State Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary and Nature Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded more than 150 years ago, the city of |
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Uvalde is the county seat and is home to a number of attractions; |
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John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the |
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United States, lived and practiced law there; former Texas |
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governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. was born and raised in the city and |
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returned to it following the completion of his terms in office; |
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the Briscoe Art and Antique Collection displays works collected |
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by Governor Briscoe and his wife, and the Aviation Museum |
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at Garner Field houses World War II memorabilia and aircraft in |
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an original army airfield hangar; in addition, the town hosts |
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presentations by the Sahawe Indian Dancers, who help preserve the |
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Native American cultural practices of the Southwest with their |
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popular dance performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Other communities in the county include Knippa, |
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Cline, Montell, Utopia, Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal, which |
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is a popular ranch center and retirement area; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable county are working to |
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preserve the best of their past even as they look forward to a |
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bright and promising future, and it is fitting to honor them for |
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their unique contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 6, 2019, as Uvalde County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay |
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in Austin. |
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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 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |