H.R. No. 837
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of the city of Crockett are
gathering in Austin on April 15, 2009, to celebrate Crockett Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The region where Crockett is located has played a
prominent role in Texas history; the town is situated on the route
of El Camino Real, or the Old San Antonio Road, which was used by
Spanish missionaries and other early settlers, and in 1836, Davy
Crockett is thought to have camped in the area on his way to the
Alamo; when the town was founded the following year, it was named in
Crockett's honor and became the seat of Houston County, the first
county established by the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Today, visitors can explore the area's history at a
number of notable sites, including the Rice Log Cabin, an original
stagecoach house now located at Mission Tejas State Park, and the
1909 Crockett Railroad Depot, which serves as a visitor center and
museum; another historic landmark is the Monroe-Crook House, built
in 1854 by a relative of President James Monroe, which reflects the
elegant architectural tastes of some of the city's early citizens;
this home and other vintage buildings in Crockett create a charming
atmosphere and make the town a popular stop on the Texas Forest
Trail driving route; and
WHEREAS, Crockett and surrounding towns boast a number of
other popular attractions, including the Houston County Fair,
Christmas in Crockett, the Peanut Festival in Grapeland, and the
Lovefest in Lovelady; moreover, the area has become a well-known
center for music, with numerous performances being presented by the
Dennis Ivey Texas Opry, the Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, the
Lovelady Old Gym, and other venues and organizations; special
events such as the World Championship Fiddler's Festival, the Texas
Forest Country Western Swing Festival, and gospel and bluegrass
festivals further enhance the community's musical offerings; and
WHEREAS, A productive area for business and industry, Houston
County is home to companies such as Vulcraft Group, the Christopher
Lumber Company, Earl's Apparel, Alloy Polymers, ElastoTech
SouthWest, P Chem, and the East Texas Medical Center, to name but a
few of the many enterprises that help drive the local economy; and
WHEREAS, County businesses benefit from the dedicated
efforts of the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, a member-driven
organization that provides valuable assistance to new and existing
companies and serves as an advocate and an information resource on
issues affecting local commerce; and
WHEREAS, The cooperative actions of the chamber are
indicative of the friendly, community-oriented outlook of
Crockett's citizens, whose actions have helped build an attractive,
livable, and prosperous town that is enjoyed by residents and
visitors alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 15, 2009, as Crockett Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a productive and enjoyable visit to Austin.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 837 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House