SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 166
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the citizens of Jim Wells County and to join in
	celebrating Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol on
	February 14, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, The area known today as Jim Wells County became a
	part of Texas after Texas gained independence from Mexico in
	1836, and by 1850, there were extensive landholdings in the area;
	railroads soon followed and led to the development of a town,
	which was named Alice in 1886 for the daughter of famed Texas
	rancher Richard King; Alice eventually became the county seat and
	the largest cattle-shipping point in the world; and
	WHEREAS, Jim Wells County was created and organized by the
	Texas Legislature on March 11, 1911, and was named for politician
	and land developer James B. Wells Jr.; the county contributed
	significantly to the development of southwestern Texas, and
	since the mid-1800s, its cattle industry has played a key role in
	the area's economy; and
	WHEREAS, The first significant oil activity in Jim Wells
	County began in 1936, and the first major oil producer was
	established northeast of Alice; the county's economy has
	benefited not only from the oil business, ranching, cattle
	shipping, and cotton and grain production, but also from a fine
	public school system, a modern hospital, and the health-services
	industry; and
	WHEREAS, The history of Jim Wells County is carefully
	preserved at the South Texas Museum, which has been designated a
	Texas Historical Landmark; it is indeed fitting that the citizens
	of Jim Wells County take pride in their unique heritage as they
	celebrate their many contributions to the Lone Star State; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 14, 2023, as Jim Wells
	County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the county's
	visiting delegates best wishes for a memorable and productive day
	at the Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	honor of this special occasion.
	Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 14, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate