88R9675 BHH-D
 
  By: Sparks S.R. No. 94
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Andrews County are gathering in
  Austin on January 25, 2023, to celebrate Andrews County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Situated on the high plains of the Permian Basin,
  Andrews County was established in 1876 and formally organized in
  1910 with Andrews as its county seat; both the city and county are
  named for Richard Andrews, an early settler and soldier in the
  revolutionary army and the first man to die in the Texas War for
  Independence in 1835; and
         WHEREAS, Andrews County has long been a leader in the
  ranching industry in Texas, and with widespread use of windmills,
  it became an important source of cotton and sorghum; it experienced
  an impressive oil boom during the 1940s and recently underwent the
  greatest period of growth and development in its history; it
  remains one of the state's leading producers of oil and gas; and
         WHEREAS, With unprecedented support from citizens, public
  officials, and civic organizations in the area, Andrews County
  hosts the most advanced secure facility for the disposal of Class A,
  B, and C low-level radioactive waste in the United States; and
         WHEREAS, The Andrews Independent School District is highly
  regarded, and its students have earned top honors at numerous
  University Interscholastic League academic competitions; and
         WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of
  recreational opportunities, including the Andrews County Golf
  Course and many exemplary area parks; the county also boasts the
  annual Wild, Wild West Fest, which celebrates the region's Western
  heritage; and
         WHEREAS, Honoring their history as they embrace the
  opportunities of the future, the citizens of Andrews County may
  take great pride in the role their community has played in the story
  of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby recognize January 25, 2023, as Andrews County Day at the
  State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
  wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.