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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering |
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in Austin on February 13, 2025, in celebration of Uvalde County Day |
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at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1856, the county was named in honor of |
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Spanish general Juan de Ugalde; once a rugged frontier, this land |
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midway between San Antonio and the Amistad International Reservoir |
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was inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of Spanish |
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explorers; and |
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WHEREAS, Farmers and ranchers settled the area in the |
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mid-19th century, drawn by fertile land and abundant natural |
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resources; they persevered despite conflicts and the challenge of |
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taming a wilderness; as it grew, the county became known |
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internationally for sheep, cattle, honey, and other agricultural |
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products; and |
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WHEREAS, Communities such as Knippa, Cline, Montell, Utopia, |
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Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal developed unique identities while |
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contributing to the prosperity of the county; the city of Uvalde, |
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the county seat, has been home to many influential figures; John |
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Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United |
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States, played a vital role in shaping both state and national |
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politics, and his legacy is still celebrated at local events; |
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former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. left an enduring imprint, |
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and his contributions are preserved at the Briscoe Ranch and in the |
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Briscoe Art and Antique Collection; and |
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WHEREAS, The county's striking landscape has long attracted |
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hunters, adventurers, and others; the Nueces, Leona, Sabinal, and |
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Frio Rivers wind through scenic topography, and the many popular |
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destinations include Garner State Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary |
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and Nature Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Uvalde County cherish a deep connection |
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to their land, and they carry on a tradition of resilience, unity, |
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and innovation as they honor their past while working toward an even |
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brighter future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin. |