Bill Text: TX SR151 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-14 - Reported enrolled [SR151 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR151-Introduced.html
| 88R11449 CJM-D | ||
| By: Schwertner | S.R. No. 151 | |
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| WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of San Jacinto County | ||
| are gathering in Austin on February 16, 2023, to celebrate San | ||
| Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Situated in the gently rolling hills of the stately | ||
| Piney Woods, San Jacinto County was established in 1870 with | ||
| Coldspring as the county seat; other notable towns include | ||
| Shepherd, Oakhurst, and Point Blank; and | ||
| WHEREAS, More than half of San Jacinto County is in the Sam | ||
| Houston National Forest, and the county is bounded on the east by | ||
| Lake Livingston and the Trinity River, making the area ideal for | ||
| outdoor enthusiasts; points of interest include Coldspring's | ||
| historic downtown area and the old San Jacinto County Jail, which is | ||
| listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a | ||
| museum featuring artifacts related to early settlers of East Texas; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, The lumber industry has been integral to the area, | ||
| and other abundant resources include oil, sand, and gas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, San Jacinto County is blessed with a rich history | ||
| and beautiful scenery, and its residents may take great pride in | ||
| their accomplishments as they continue to work toward an even | ||
| brighter future; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature | ||
| hereby recognize February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day at the | ||
| State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best | ||
| wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. | ||
