SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 690
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of Live Oak County in recognizing May 5, 2015,
	as Live Oak County Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1856, Live Oak County is located
	midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi; crossed by three
	major highways, the county is known as the "Crossroads of South
	Texas"; and
	WHEREAS, In Live Oak County, oil and gas production and
	farming and ranching play a significant role in the local
	economy; and
	WHEREAS, Live Oak County is the birthplace of J. Frank
	Dobie, noted author, folklorist and storyteller, and
	storytelling remains an admired pastime; the town of George West
	is the "Storytelling Capital of Texas" and has a Storyfest every
	November; and
	WHEREAS, Recreation and outdoor sports are a large part of
	the fabric of life in Live Oak County; Choke Canyon Reservoir and
	Lake Corpus Christi provide numerous recreational
	opportunities; and
	WHEREAS, The county hosts an annual county fair, and Three
	Rivers, located at the convergence of the Nueces, Frio and
	Atascosa Rivers, hosts a Salsa Fest every first weekend in April;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Live Oak County for
	their many contributions to our state and welcome them to the
	Capitol in celebration of Live Oak County Day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 4, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate