H.R. No. 238

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering
	in Austin on February 13, 2025, in celebration of Uvalde County Day
	at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1856, the county was named in honor of
	Spanish general Juan de Ugalde; once a rugged frontier, this land
	midway between San Antonio and the Amistad International Reservoir
	was inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of Spanish
	explorers; and
	WHEREAS, Farmers and ranchers settled the area in the
	mid-19th century, drawn by fertile land and abundant natural
	resources; they persevered despite conflicts and the challenge of
	taming a wilderness; as it grew, the county became known
	internationally for sheep, cattle, honey, and other agricultural
	products; and
	WHEREAS, Communities such as Knippa, Cline, Montell, Utopia,
	Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal developed unique identities while
	contributing to the prosperity of the county; the city of Uvalde,
	the county seat, has been home to many influential figures; John
	Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United
	States, played a vital role in shaping both state and national
	politics, and his legacy is still celebrated at local events;
	former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. left an enduring imprint,
	and his contributions are preserved at the Briscoe Ranch and in the
	Briscoe Art and Antique Collection; and
	WHEREAS, The county's striking landscape has long attracted
	hunters, adventurers, and others; the Nueces, Leona, Sabinal, and
	Frio Rivers wind through scenic topography, and the many popular
	destinations include Garner State Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary
	and Nature Park; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Uvalde County cherish a deep connection
	to their land, and they carry on a tradition of resilience, unity,
	and innovation as they honor their past while working toward an even
	brighter future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
	sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.
	McLaughlin
	Burrows Guerra Morales Shaw
	Alders Guillen Morgan
	Allen Harless Muñoz
	Anchía Harris Noble
	Ashby Harris Davila Olcott
	Barry Harrison Oliverson
	Bell of Kaufman Hayes Ordaz
	Bell of Montgomery Hefner Orr
	Bernal Hernandez Patterson
	Bhojani Hickland Paul
	Bonnen Hinojosa Perez of El Paso
	Bowers Holt Perez of Harris
	Bryant Hopper Phelan
	Buckley Howard Pierson
	Bucy Hull Plesa
	Bumgarner Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Cain Johnson Richardson
	Campos Jones of Dallas Rodríguez Ramos
	Canales Jones of Harris Romero
	Capriglione Kerwin Rose
	Cole King Rosenthal
	Collier Kitzman Schatzline
	Cook LaHood Schofield
	Cortez Lalani Schoolcraft
	Craddick Lambert Shaheen
	Cunningham Landgraf Shofner
	Curry Leach Simmons
	Darby Leo Wilson Slawson
	A. Davis of Dallas Little Smithee
	Y. Davis of Dallas Longoria Spiller
	Dean Lopez of Bexar Swanson
	DeAyala Lopez of Cameron Talarico
	Dorazio Louderback Tepper
	Dutton Lowe Thompson
	Dyson Lozano Tinderholt
	Fairly Lujan Toth
	Flores Luther Troxclair
	Frank Manuel Turner
	Gámez Martinez VanDeaver
	Garcia of Bexar Martinez Fischer Vasut
	Garcia of Dallas McLaughlin Villalobos
	Garcia Hernandez McQueeney Virdell
	Gates Metcalf Vo
	Gerdes Meyer Walle
	Geren Meza Ward Johnson
	Gervin-Hawkins Money Wharton
	González of Dallas Moody Wilson
	González of El Paso Morales of Harris Wu
	Goodwin Morales of Maverick Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 238 was adopted by the House on February
	13, 2025, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House