H.R. No. 345

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Caldwell County are gathering in
	Austin on February 26, 2025, to celebrate Caldwell County Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in south central Texas, the land that is now
	Caldwell County has evidence of human settlement dating back
	approximately 10,000 years, and it is known to have been occupied by
	the Tonkawas, Karankawas, and Comanches; the northwestern part of
	the county is in the Blackland Prairie region with tall grasses and
	mesquite trees, and the southeastern part is in the Post Oak
	Savannah with rolling hills and a wide variety of vegetation,
	including grasses and hardwoods such as oak and elm; and
	WHEREAS, Established by the Texas Legislature in 1848,
	Caldwell County was formed out of territory from Bastrop and
	Gonzales Counties and is named for Mathew Caldwell, a signer of the
	Texas Declaration of Independence; in the early years, the county's
	economy was driven by agriculture, especially cattle ranching and
	cotton production, but it diversified in the 1920s with the
	discovery of oil; the production of oil and gas continues to remain
	a significant factor driving economic growth in the area, while
	farming, ranching, and manufacturing continue to figure in the
	county's economic profile; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Caldwell County is home to more than 45,000
	people; residents and visitors alike benefit from the recreational
	opportunities afforded by Lockhart State Park and the San Marcos
	River, and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities
	such as boating, fishing, and hunting; the county features many
	buildings of architectural and historic interest, among them a
	beautifully restored courthouse and what is believed to be the
	oldest unaltered Episcopal church in Texas; it also hosts a number
	of annual events, such as the Watermelon Thump in Luling, and the
	Chisholm Trail Roundup is held each June in the county seat of
	Lockhart, which has earned recognition as the Barbecue Capital of
	Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Caldwell County take great pride in
	their rich history as they work to build an even brighter and more
	prosperous future, and it is indeed fitting that they be honored for
	their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as Caldwell County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
	delegation.
	Gerdes
	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. 345 was adopted by the House on February
	26, 2025, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House