SR323 - Recognizing March 6, 2025 as Floresville Day.

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