H.R. No. 269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Corsicana and Navarro County are
gathering together in Austin on February 19, 2013, to celebrate
Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A rich and fertile region, Navarro County is located
in north central Texas and bordered on the northeast by the Trinity
River; the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the 1830s, and
in 1846, residents were granted permission to create a new county,
which was named in honor of Texas patriot Jose Antonio Navarro; and
WHEREAS, Two years later, the county seat was established
halfway between the communities of Porter's Bluff and Dresden, and
Navarro himself chose the name Corsicana to honor the island of his
father's birth; the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central
Railroad in 1871 prompted rapid commercial development and
expansion for the town; and
WHEREAS, Searching for additional water to supply the growing
population, drillers instead happened upon large pockets of gas and
oil, the first such major discovery west of the Mississippi; the oil
boom brought even more prosperity to the city, and the industry
continues to be an important source of jobs for the community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its abundant natural resources, the
county's diverse economy now includes manufacturing, distribution,
and agribusiness, especially the production of cattle, cotton,
sorghum, corn, and wheat; and
WHEREAS, Since 1896, Corsicana has been the proud home of the
world famous Collin Street Bakery, which ships its fruitcakes
around the globe; known for its pecans, the city boasts what is
thought to be the largest pecan-shelling facility in the world, the
Navarro Pecan Company, as well as a Russell Stover candy factory;
and
WHEREAS, Tourists have many opportunities to explore the
region's unique history; popular attractions include the Glenn
Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History, which is located on
former World War II training fields, the Pearce Museum, which
features interactive Civil War exhibitions and western art, and
Pioneer Village; and
WHEREAS, The county also offers a wide range of outdoor
activities for people of all ages; the proximity of
Richland-Chambers Reservoir, Navarro Mills Lake, and Lake Halbert
provides ample opportunities for recreational activities such as
boating, fishing, and waterskiing; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they look forward
to a bright future, the residents of Corsicana and Navarro County
are justifiably proud of their heritage, and their county's many
ongoing contributions to the Lone Star State are indeed deserving
of special honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as
Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
in Austin.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 269 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House