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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 244
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Lavaca County in celebrating Lavaca County |
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Day at the State Capitol on March 17, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1846, Lavaca County rests on 971 |
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square miles that encompass the empresario land grants of Stephen |
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F. Austin and Green DeWitt along the Lavaca River; Hallettsville |
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was selected as the county seat, and the county courthouse was |
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completed in 1897; the impressive Romanesque Revival structure |
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is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was |
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restored through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation |
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Program; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lavaca Historical Museum recounts the |
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immigration of early Czech and German settlers to the area, whose |
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enduring cultural influence is displayed in the county's |
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beautiful painted churches and at the annual Kolache Fest; the |
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county is also known for hosting such events as the Fiddlers |
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Frolics competition and the Texas State Domino Championship, and |
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it is home to the famed Spoetzl Brewery that produces the |
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world-famous Shiner beer; and |
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WHEREAS, Ranching, agriculture, and the oil and gas |
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industries help shape the local economy, and Lavaca County |
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remains a state leader in the rearing of beef cattle; families |
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benefit from quality educational opportunities and dedicated law |
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enforcement personnel and volunteer firefighters; and |
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WHEREAS, A vibrant region with rich heritage, Lavaca |
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County is a rural gem of the Lone Star State, and residents can |
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take pride in their flourishing communities while looking |
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forward to a bright and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Lavaca County for |
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their many contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to |
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them best wishes for a memorable Lavaca County Day at the |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Kolkhorst |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 12, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |