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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Three Rivers are gathering in |
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Austin on April 12, 2023, to celebrate Three Rivers Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Live Oak County, Three Rivers can trace |
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its origins to 1913, when the San Antonio, Uvalde, and Gulf Railroad |
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built a depot on the land belonging to Annie T. Hamilton; shortly |
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thereafter, Charles R. Tips organized a townsite company and began |
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selling acreage; originally called Hamiltonburg, the town was |
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renamed in 1914 to Three Rivers due to its close proximity to the |
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confluence of the Atascosa, Frio, and Nueces Rivers; the town was |
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officially incorporated in 1926; and |
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WHEREAS, Three Rivers experienced a period of industrial |
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growth beginning in the early to mid-20th century with the |
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discovery of natural gas and large deposits of Quartzone sand |
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nearby; the first glass factory in the state was built there in |
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1922, but it would eventually close down in 1937; in 1933, the Three |
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Rivers Refinery was established, and by 1990, it had developed into |
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a major Diamond Shamrock oil refinery, where many area residents |
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found employment; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Three Rivers is home to approximately 2,000 |
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citizens; residents and visitors alike are able to enjoy a number of |
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local attractions, including the historic Rialto Theatre, the |
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annual Live Oak County Fair, and the Choke Canyon Reservoir and |
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State Park, which is noted for its diverse array of wildlife; |
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outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as |
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hunting, fishing, camping, and canoeing; in addition to tourism, |
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the town's economy is predominantly supported by farming, ranching, |
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and oil and gas production; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, the citizens of Three Rivers are |
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justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to |
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honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize April 12, 2023, as Three Rivers Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |