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      H.R. No. 83       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Refugio County are gathering in   Austin on April 16, 2025, to celebrate Refugio County Day at the   State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated in the Coastal Prairies region along the   lower Gulf Coast, Refugio County was organized as one of the 13   original counties of the Republic of Texas, with the town of Refugio   as its county seat; both the town and county are named for Nuestra   Señora del Refugio Mission, which was founded in the area in 1793   and remained in operation until 1830; and          WHEREAS, Agriculture is a leading industry in Refugio County,   and the area serves as an important source of livestock, sorghum,   cotton, corn, wheat, and hay; the county has also reaped economic   benefits derived from the region's natural resources, including   petroleum, natural gas, and industrial sand; in addition, hunters   are drawn to the county for its diverse wildlife; and          WHEREAS, Today, Refugio County is home to approximately 6,700   people; residents and visitors alike have enjoyed attending annual   events hosted by the town of Refugio, such as the Refugio County   Fair; and          WHEREAS, Refugio County benefits from the dedicated   leadership of its elected officials, including county judge Jhiela   "Gigi" Poynter and county commissioners Roy Payne, Gary Wright, and   Blaine Wolfshohl; and          WHEREAS, The people of Refugio County take great pride in   their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter   future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique   contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day   at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Lozano     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 83 was adopted by the House on April   17, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House