SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the citizens of Hays County, who celebrated the 200th
	birthday of their county's namesake, John Coffee Hays, on
	January 28, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Tennessee, John "Jack C." Hays made
	his way to Texas, where he joined a Texas Ranger company and
	fought alongside other famous Texans for Texas' independence; he
	was promoted to captain in 1840, and he became known for engaging
	in battles and skirmishes with hostile Native American tribes and
	Mexican troops; and
	WHEREAS, Captain Hays and his team of Rangers participated
	in important actions at such sites as Plum Creek, Salado, and
	Enchanted Rock, and they were involved in conflict during the
	Woll Invasion of 1842; he also became known for being among the
	first to use the 1844 Navy Colt Paterson revolver and for
	suggesting improvements to it that led to the production of the
	famed Colt revolver, one of the weapons that helped win the West;
	in 1848, Texas Senator Edward Burleson introduced legislation
	that created a new county from part of Travis County, and he
	honored the Texas hero by naming it Hays County; and
	WHEREAS, As a tribute to the county's celebrated namesake,
	the Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed January 21
	through 28, 2017, as Colonel John Coffee Hays Week; members of
	the Hays County Commissioners Court and the Hays County
	Historical Commission joined community members on January 28 for
	the official signing of the proclamation and a birthday
	celebration for a true Texas legend; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Hays County
	Historical Commission and the Hays County Commissioners Court
	for their work preserving our state's storied history and the
	legacy of Jack C. Hays and extend to them best wishes for
	continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the county as a memento of this special anniversary.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 22, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate