TITLE: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the citizens of Andrews County and Texans across the state in celebrating February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Situated on the high plains of the Permian Basin, Andrews County was established in 1876 and formally organized in 1910 with Andrews as its county seat; both the city and county are named for Richard Andrews, an early settler and soldier in the revolutionary army and the first man to die in the Texas War for Independence in 1835; and WHEREAS, Andrews County has long been a leader in the ranching industry in Texas, and with the advent of the widespread use of windmills, the county became an important source of cotton and sorghum; it experienced an impressive oil boom during the 1940s and has recently experienced the greatest period of growth and development in its history; as the fastest growing micropolitan area in Texas, it remains one of the state's leading producers of oil and gas, having just produced its three billionth barrel of oil since 1929; and WHEREAS, With unprecedented support from the citizens, elected representatives, and civic organizations of the area, Andrews County hosts the most advanced secure facility for the disposal of Class A, B, and Clow-level radioactive waste in the United States; and WHEREAS, The Andrews Independent School District is noted for academic excellence, with its teams having earned top honors at numerous University Interscholastic League academic competitions; and WHEREAS, The Andrews High School girls' golf team is the two-time defending 3A State Champion, and both the boys' and girls' golf teams are currently ranked number one in their conference; and WHEREAS, The people of Andrews County enjoy an abundance of recreational opportunities, including the Andrews County Golf Course and many exemplary area parks; in addition, the county boasts an annual bluegrass festival, and the Andrews Art Guild Show provides a forum for artists to display their works; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2013, as Andrews County Day at the State Capitol and commend the citizens of Andrews County on their many contributions to the rich history of our state. Lewis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 521 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House