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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome proud residents of Refugio County as they gather in |
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Austin on April 16, 2025, to celebrate Refugio County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the Coastal Prairies region along the |
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lower Gulf Coast, Refugio County was organized as one of the 13 |
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original counties of the Republic of Texas, with the town of |
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Refugio as its county seat; both the town and county are named for |
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Nuestra Señora del Refugio Mission, which was founded in the area |
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in 1793 and remained in operation until 1830; and |
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WHEREAS, Agriculture is a leading industry in Refugio |
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County, and the area serves as an important source of livestock, |
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sorghum, cotton, corn, wheat, and hay; the county receives |
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economic benefits derived from the region's natural resources, |
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including petroleum, natural gas, and industrial sand, and |
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hunters are drawn to the landscape for its diverse wildlife; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Refugio County is home to approximately |
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6,700 people; residents and visitors alike enjoy attending |
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annual events hosted by the town of Refugio, such as the Refugio |
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County Fair; and |
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WHEREAS, Refugio County has flourished under the dedicated |
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leadership of its elected officials, including county judge |
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Jhiela "Gigi" Poynter and county commissioners Roy Payne, |
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Stanley Tuttle, Gary Wright, and Blaine Wolfshohl; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Refugio County take great pride in |
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their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter |
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future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique |
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contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Refugio County |
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Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting |
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delegation; 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 April 28, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |