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This resolution recognizes February 26, 2025, as Bee County Day at the State Capitol, celebrating the history and achievements of Bee County, Texas. The resolution highlights the county's rich historical background, noting that the region was originally inhabited 6,000 to 10,000 years ago and was officially organized on January 25, 1858, named after Barnard E. Bee Sr., a South Carolina attorney and soldier. The document emphasizes the county's geographical characteristics, covering 880 square miles in the South Texas Plains, and its economic strengths in healthcare, retail trade, and public administration. It also showcases the county's attractions, including the county seat of Beeville, which has been named a Texas Main Street City, and features notable institutions like Coastal Bend College and the Beeville Art Museum. The resolution acknowledges the county's current leadership, including county commissioners, and expresses appreciation for the residents' efforts to build a brighter future. By adopting this resolution, the Texas House of Representatives extends a warm welcome to the Bee County delegation visiting the State Capitol on this special day.

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