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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Calhoun County in celebrating March 20, |
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2025, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Calhoun County is named for John C. Calhoun, a |
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politician from South Carolina who was an advocate for Texas' |
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statehood, and the county was formed in 1846 from portions of |
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Victoria, Jackson, and Matagorda Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Port Lavaca has served as the county seat since |
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1887, and such other notable communities as Point Comfort, |
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Seadrift, and Port O'Connor contribute to the natural beauty and |
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economic prosperity of the area; the county also benefits from |
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the dedicated leadership of its elected officials, including |
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county judge Vern Lyssy and county commissioners David Hall, |
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Ronald Best, Joel M. Behrens, and Gary Reese; and |
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WHEREAS, Located along the Gulf Coast between Houston and |
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Corpus Christi, Calhoun County is a popular destination for |
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fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities; the |
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county's extensive coastal prairies and marshes provide |
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excellent habitat for birds and wildlife and offer ample |
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opportunity for birders and photographers to experience the |
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eight Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail sites and the more than |
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400 species of birds in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Local residents and visitors alike enjoy many |
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popular annual events in the area, including the Calhoun County |
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Fair, Iguana Fest, and the Bayfront Beats summer concert series; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of Calhoun County may take |
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justifiable pride in the important role their unique region plays |
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in the success of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed fitting |
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that these esteemed Texans celebrate their county's rich history |
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as they look ahead to a bright 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 people of Calhoun County for |
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their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our |
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state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Calhoun |
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County Day at the 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. |