Back to Texas

SR454 • 2025

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Kolkhorst
Last action
2025-04-28
Official status
04/28/2025 S Reported enrolled
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Using official source text because the generated explanation was unavailable or could not be confirmed against the official bill text.

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-28 Texas Legislature Online

    Read & adopted

  2. 2025-04-28 Texas Legislature Online

    Vote recorded in Journal

  3. 2025-04-28 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported enrolled

  4. 2025-04-24 Texas Legislature Online

    Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Official Summary Text

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
89(R) SR 454 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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