H.R. No. 3176

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The picturesque Hill Country community of Llano has
	long been known across the state and nation as a premier location
	for deer hunting; and
	WHEREAS, In the years after its founding in 1855, Llano was
	the last stop on the railroad and an outpost on the edge of the
	largely unsettled land that extended to the west; many settlers
	relied on the abundant deer and other game as a source of food,
	particularly as they were first establishing their ranches and
	farms; and
	WHEREAS, Even after the frontier era passed, the countryside
	near Llano retained its thriving deer population; hunters from
	other parts of the state and beyond began making trips to the area,
	and by the early decades of the 1900s, the community was being
	nicknamed and thereby regarded by many as the "Deer Capital of
	Texas"; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the town remains one of the Lone Star State's
	most popular destinations for deer hunters; the region of the Hill
	Country around Llano boasts a ratio of one deer for every two to
	three acres of land, representing a density of deer greater than any
	other area in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, More than 15,000 people hunt in Llano County each
	year, harvesting over 12,000 white-tailed deer annually; the
	hunters spend as much as $3.5 million in the county, making the
	sport a significant factor in the local economy; and
	WHEREAS, On the Friday before the start of each deer season,
	the Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts a Hunters Welcome event to
	express the city's appreciation for the contributions hunters make
	to the town's prosperity, and throughout the season, banners,
	posters, and special offers from businesses create a friendly
	environment for hunting enthusiasts; and
	WHEREAS, From its origins as a frontier town to the present
	day, Llano has been a paradise for deer hunters, and the economic
	impact of deer hunting has been and continues to be an important
	driver of Llano's economy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Llano for its rich history as a renowned
	destination for Texas deer hunters; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the city of Llano as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.
	Murr
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 3176 was adopted by the House on May
	30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House