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This resolution commemorates the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Rancho de Pataguilla, a historic ranch located in South Texas that dates back to approximately 1740. The marker, dedicated on April 5, 2025, by the Wilson County Historical Commission, Historical Society, and City of Floresville, recognizes the significant historical importance of the ranch, which was originally a vast land grant of over 66,000 acres to Mission San Juan Capistrano. The ranch was a crucial grazing area with thousands of livestock, including sheep, cattle, horses, and other animals, and was later partially owned by the Arocha brothers, who received a land grant in 1782. The resolution highlights the ranch's historical significance, noting how the land eventually became part of Wilson County and contributed to the establishment of Floresville, named after the Flores family. By commemorating this marker, the Texas House of Representatives aims to recognize the ranch's nearly 300-year contribution to the region's rich heritage and acknowledge the efforts of those involved in securing its historical designation.

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