[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 168 (Thursday, November 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2312]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF HEBBRONVILLE ON ITS CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORY 
                             OF THE VAQUERO

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 1, 2007

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, Whereas, the Vaqueros are the true 
original cowboys of South Texas, and thus started the development of 
the ranching industry in Jim Hogg County.
  Whereas, the first ranches founded in the area with the help of the 
vaqueros were Randado, Las Noriacitas, Las Animas, San Antonio Viejo, 
Las Enramadas, Las Viboritas, El Baluarte, and San Javier. Some of 
these ranches are still held by descendants of the original owners, 
such as Randado, which was visited by General Robert E. Lee during the 
Civil War.
  Whereas, the vaqueros were renowned for their exemplary ranching and 
stock-handling skills, which were needed for the development of ranches 
in Jim Hogg County.
  Whereas, the skills and the ranching practices shown by the vaqueros 
have left a lasting impact on the present ranching industry. The 
equipment of the vaquero--saddle, chaps, bandana, lasso, and spurs--has 
become the standard gear of all Texas cowboys.
  Whereas, ranching remains one of the vital elements of the economy in 
Jim Hogg County because of the efforts of the vaqueros in the nascent 
start of the ranching industry; be it hereby
  Resolved, That Congressman Henry Cuellar, in representing the 28th 
Congressional District of the State of Texas, commends the City of 
Hebbronville on its celebration of the history of the vaquero on 
November 3, 2007.

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