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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize proud residents of Floresville, who gathered in Austin |
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to celebrate Floresville Day at the State Capitol on March 6, |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Floresville is situated 30 miles southeast of San |
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Antonio on land that was once occupied by Spanish settlers, who |
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established missions and ranches along the San Antonio River and |
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created supply routes leading to the Gulf Coast; formerly known |
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as Lodi, it was founded in 1867 and named after Don Francisco |
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Flores de Abrego, an immigrant from the Canary Islands who |
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operated a ranch outside of the town during the 18th century; in |
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1873, voters approved the decision to make Floresville the Wilson |
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County seat, and it was incorporated in 1890; and |
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WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the |
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city enjoyed a period of rapid growth with the arrival of the |
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San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway and the success of the local |
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cotton and livestock industries; around 1915, peanuts emerged as |
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a cash crop in the region, leading residents to dub Floresville |
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the "Peanut Capital of Texas"; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Floresville serves as a market center for |
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peanut and grain farmers and cattle ranchers, and its economy |
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benefits from the health care, construction, and manufacturing |
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industries; with a population of around 8,300 people, it provides |
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residents with a more relaxed, small-town lifestyle, while still |
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being within commuting distance of San Antonio; since 1938, the |
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city has hosted the annual Peanut Festival, which attracts more |
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than 20,000 attendees and features parades, pageants, and myriad |
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other activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Floresville is home to hardworking and |
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enterprising citizens who are committed to building an even |
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brighter future for their community, and it is indeed fitting |
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that their history and achievements be recognized; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as Floresville Day |
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at the Capitol and extend best wishes to the visiting delegation |
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for continued success in the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 25, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |