HR238 - Recognizing February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 238       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Uvalde County are gathering   in Austin on February 13, 2025, in celebration of Uvalde County Day   at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1856, the county was named in honor of   Spanish general Juan de Ugalde; once a rugged frontier, this land   midway between San Antonio and the Amistad International Reservoir   was inhabited by Native Americans before the arrival of Spanish   explorers; and          WHEREAS, Farmers and ranchers settled the area in the   mid-19th century, drawn by fertile land and abundant natural   resources; they persevered despite conflicts and the challenge of   taming a wilderness; as it grew, the county became known   internationally for sheep, cattle, honey, and other agricultural   products; and          WHEREAS, Communities such as Knippa, Cline, Montell, Utopia,   Concan, Reagan Wells, and Sabinal developed unique identities while   contributing to the prosperity of the county; the city of Uvalde,   the county seat, has been home to many influential figures; John   Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, the 32nd vice president of the United   States, played a vital role in shaping both state and national   politics, and his legacy is still celebrated at local events;   former Texas governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. left an enduring imprint,   and his contributions are preserved at the Briscoe Ranch and in the   Briscoe Art and Antique Collection; and          WHEREAS, The county's striking landscape has long attracted   hunters, adventurers, and others; the Nueces, Leona, Sabinal, and   Frio Rivers wind through scenic topography, and the many popular   destinations include Garner State Park and Cooks Slough Sanctuary   and Nature Park; and          WHEREAS, Residents of Uvalde County cherish a deep connection   to their land, and they carry on a tradition of resilience, unity,   and innovation as they honor their past while working toward an even   brighter future; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 13, 2025, as Uvalde County   Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation   sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.     McLaughlin     Burrows Guerra Morales Shaw   Alders Guillen Morgan   Allen Harless Muñoz   Anchía Harris Noble   Ashby Harris Davila Olcott   Barry Harrison Oliverson   Bell of Kaufman Hayes Ordaz   Bell of Montgomery Hefner Orr   Bernal Hernandez Patterson   Bhojani Hickland Paul   Bonnen Hinojosa Perez of El Paso   Bowers Holt Perez of Harris   Bryant Hopper Phelan   Buckley Howard Pierson   Bucy Hull Plesa   Bumgarner Hunter Raymond   Button Isaac Reynolds   Cain Johnson Richardson   Campos Jones of Dallas Rodríguez Ramos   Canales Jones of Harris Romero   Capriglione Kerwin Rose   Cole King Rosenthal   Collier Kitzman Schatzline   Cook LaHood Schofield   Cortez Lalani Schoolcraft   Craddick Lambert Shaheen   Cunningham Landgraf Shofner   Curry Leach Simmons   Darby Leo Wilson Slawson   A. Davis of Dallas Little Smithee   Y. Davis of Dallas Longoria Spiller   Dean Lopez of Bexar Swanson   DeAyala Lopez of Cameron Talarico   Dorazio Louderback Tepper   Dutton Lowe Thompson   Dyson Lozano Tinderholt   Fairly Lujan Toth   Flores Luther Troxclair   Frank Manuel Turner   Gámez Martinez VanDeaver   Garcia of Bexar Martinez Fischer Vasut   Garcia of Dallas McLaughlin Villalobos   Garcia Hernandez McQueeney Virdell   Gates Metcalf Vo   Gerdes Meyer Walle   Geren Meza Ward Johnson   Gervin-Hawkins Money Wharton   González of Dallas Moody Wilson   González of El Paso Morales of Harris Wu   Goodwin Morales of Maverick Zwiener     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 238 was adopted by the House on February   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House