Bill Text: TX HR621 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [HR621 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR621-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 621

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 6, 2013, is Austin County Day, providing a
fitting opportunity to recognize the county and welcome its
citizens to the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The area that would become Austin County was one of
the locations settled by the initial colonists who were brought to
Texas by Stephen F. Austin; the first English-language newspaper in
Texas, the Gazette, was started in 1829 in the colony's main town,
San Felipe de Austin; this settlement played an important part in
the Texas Revolution, briefly serving as capital of the provisional
government; and
WHEREAS, San Felipe became the county seat on the
establishment of Austin County in 1837, but in 1846 voters chose to
move the government to the more centrally located town of
Bellville; the county's growth was fueled as Czech and German
immigrants settled in the region, establishing new lives in a new
land and contributing their time-honored traditions and values to
further enrich the culture of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Today, reminders of these early days can be found
throughout the area; the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site,
"The Colonial Capital of Texas," provides a glimpse into the life of
Stephen F. Austin and his fellow pioneers; visitors may also
appreciate the many turn-of-the-century homes and buildings
preserved by the Bellville Historical Society and the Austin County
Jail Museum houses rotating exhibits on local culture; and
WHEREAS, Tourism and manufacturing contribute to the
county's economy, while agribusiness is the major commercial
activity; outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the hiking, fishing, and
opportunities for other recreation that are available in Stephen F.
Austin State Park; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they look forward
to a bright future, the residents of Austin County can take
justifiable pride in their heritage and their continuing
contributions to the prosperity of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 6, 2013, as Austin County Day
and extend to the county delegation sincere best wishes for an
enjoyable and rewarding visit to the State Capitol.
Kolkhorst
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 621 was adopted by the House on March 6,
2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House