SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 276

WHEREAS, Proud residents of the City of Buda are gathering in Austin on February 27, 2019, to celebrate Buda Day at the State Capitol, and the delegation includes representatives from the City of Buda, the Buda Economic Development Corporation, the Buda Chamber of Commerce, and other community businesses and organizations; and

WHEREAS, Established as a new depot on the International-Great Northern Railroad in 1881, Buda was known as Du Pre until the post office requested a name change seven years later; one explanation for the unique moniker is that "Buda" comes from the Spanish word viuda, or widow, and refers to the two widows who cooked at a local establishment, the Carrington Hotel, in the 1880s; and

WHEREAS, The town's early economy centered on supplies and services for the nearby ranches and dairy farms, and local businesses formed a chamber of commerce in 1928; the City of Buda was incorporated 20 years later, and in 1967, its schools joined the Hays Consolidated Independent School District; Buda's population began to grow in earnest in the 1980s, and today, the city is home to approximately 17,000 people; and

WHEREAS, Designated the Outdoor Capital of Texas by the Texas Legislature, Buda is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country and is known for its preservation of the area's open spaces and natural landscape; and

WHEREAS, Visitors to Buda can enjoy the appeal of Onion Creek and Buda's pristine parklands, the quaint local shops in the historic Main Street district, and the community events, such as the Downtown Buda Farmer's Market; the city's festive occasions include the Red, White, and Buda Independence Day Celebration, Boo-da Halloween, and the Buda Fest and Buda Trail of Lights; other notable attractions include the outdoor shop Cabela's, the Buda Lions Country Fair, and the Wiener Dog Races held in April; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Buda are building on an impressive tradition of achievement and public spirit, and they may indeed take great pride in their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Buda Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for the future. Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate