88R23112 BK-D
 
  By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 405
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Three Rivers are gathering in
  Austin on April 12, 2023, to celebrate Three Rivers Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Located in Live Oak County, Three Rivers can trace
  its origins to 1913, when the San Antonio, Uvalde, and Gulf Railroad
  built a depot on the land belonging to Annie T. Hamilton; shortly
  thereafter, Charles R. Tips organized a townsite company and began
  selling acreage; originally called Hamiltonburg, the town was
  renamed in 1914 to Three Rivers due to its close proximity to the
  confluence of the Atascosa, Frio, and Nueces Rivers; the town was
  officially incorporated in 1926; and
         WHEREAS, Three Rivers experienced a period of industrial
  growth beginning in the early to mid-20th century with the
  discovery of natural gas and large deposits of Quartzone sand
  nearby; the first glass factory in the state was built there in
  1922, but it would eventually close down in 1937; in 1933, the Three
  Rivers Refinery was established, and by 1990, it had developed into
  a major Diamond Shamrock oil refinery, where many area residents
  found employment; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Three Rivers is home to approximately 2,000
  citizens; residents and visitors alike are able to enjoy a number of
  local attractions, including the historic Rialto Theatre, the
  annual Live Oak County Fair, and the Choke Canyon Reservoir and
  State Park, which is noted for its diverse array of wildlife;
  outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as
  hunting, fishing, camping, and canoeing; in addition to tourism,
  the town's economy is predominantly supported by farming, ranching,
  and oil and gas production; and
         WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
  an even brighter future, the citizens of Three Rivers are
  justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to
  honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby recognize April 12, 2023, as Three Rivers Day at the State
  Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.