SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1078
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing the town of Premont on the occasion of its
centennial, which was celebrated on April 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Located in Jim Wells County, Premont was founded
in 1909 by Charles Premont, the city's namesake, and Andres
Canales, who established a general store at the town site; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Premont donated the funds to build the Santa
Theresa Catholic Church, an institution that now ministers to
three missions; in 1909, a post office opened in Premont; and
WHEREAS, Between 1910 and 1912, the Premont community was
advertised as a highly productive agricultural region, and the
area attracted a large number of new settlers; and
WHEREAS, By 1912, the town had 800 residents, and by 1914,
the year the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway arrived and
built a depot, the population had reached 1,000; in the early
1930s, oil was discovered in the region, and in 1939, the town was
incorporated; in 2000, Premont's population was 2,772; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Premont, Texas, for its many
assets and extend best wishes to its residents on the occasion of
the town's centennial; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the town of Premont.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate