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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   welcome proud residents of Refugio County as they gather in   Austin on April 16, 2025, to celebrate Refugio County Day at the   State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated in the Coastal Prairies region along the   lower Gulf Coast, Refugio County was organized as one of the 13   original counties of the Republic of Texas, with the town of   Refugio as its county seat; both the town and county are named for   Nuestra Señora del Refugio Mission, which was founded in the area   in 1793 and remained in operation until 1830; and          WHEREAS, Agriculture is a leading industry in Refugio   County, and the area serves as an important source of livestock,   sorghum, cotton, corn, wheat, and hay; the county receives   economic benefits derived from the region's natural resources,   including petroleum, natural gas, and industrial sand, and   hunters are drawn to the landscape for its diverse wildlife; and          WHEREAS, Today, Refugio County is home to approximately   6,700 people; residents and visitors alike enjoy attending   annual events hosted by the town of Refugio, such as the Refugio   County Fair; and          WHEREAS, Refugio County has flourished under the dedicated   leadership of its elected officials, including county judge   Jhiela "Gigi" Poynter and county commissioners Roy Payne,   Stanley Tuttle, Gary Wright, and Blaine Wolfshohl; and          WHEREAS, The people of Refugio County take great pride in   their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter   future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique   contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Refugio County   Day at the Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the county as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Kolkhorst                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 28, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate