88(3) SR 62 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
               WHEREAS, The prosperity of the Lone Star State has been
  greatly influenced by family farming and ranching, and Helen
  Bourquin Hawes and Dwain C. Hawes of Medina County have been
  officially recognized as heirs to this proud tradition with the
  acceptance of the DCH Ranch into the state's Family Land Heritage
  Program in 2023; and
               WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture,
  this program honors farms and ranches that have been in
  continuous agricultural operation by the same family for a
  century or more; and
               WHEREAS, A native of Castroville, Albert Bourquin
  purchased 200 acres of land in 1878, and he acquired an
  additional 320 acres two years later; he and his family made
  their home on the ranch, where they initially raised cattle,
  hogs, and chickens as well as corn and maize; over the years, the
  property was passed down to his children and their descendants,
  and today, DCH Ranch is owned and operated by Mr.  Bourquin's
  great-granddaughter, Helen Bourquin Hawes, and her husband,
  Dwain; located just 12 miles northeast of Castroville, the ranch
  currently produces cattle, coastal hay, and Sudan grazer; and
               WHEREAS, In preserving their property as a working ranch,
  Helen Bourquin Hawes and Dwain Hawes are making their own
  contribution to their family's legacy, and it is indeed fitting
  that they be honored for their outstanding stewardship; now,
  therefore, be it
               RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Helen
  Bourquin Hawes and Dwain C. Hawes on the induction of the DCH
  Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land
  Heritage Program and extend to them sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
               RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for the Bourquin Hawes family as an expression of high
  regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Flores
   
   
   
    ________________________________  
           President of the Senate
     
           I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 31, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________  
           Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________  
             Member, Texas Senate