H.R. No. 461
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Corsicana and throughout Navarro
County are gathering at the State Capitol on March 10, 2015, to
celebrate the role their region has played in the colorful story of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state
legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after José
Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence;
and
WHEREAS, In 1848, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for the
creation of a county seat, with the name, Corsicana, chosen by
Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of Corsica; the
community developed as a trading and shipping center following the
completion of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1871; and
WHEREAS, With Corsicana experiencing substantial population
growth, an effort was made to drill for groundwater beneath the
city's soil in 1894; this led to the discovery of oil, and
consequently, the first oil boom in the state of Texas, forever
changing the economy and destiny of Navarro County; more than 200
million barrels of oil have since been pumped from the county, which
claims the longest continuous oil flow in Texas history; and
WHEREAS, Today, petroleum, diversified manufacturing, and
agriculture form the foundation of the economy; among the varied
crops grown in the region's fertile black loam are corn, cotton,
wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches raise beef
cattle, dairy cows, and horses; and
WHEREAS, Corsicana remains the cultural center of Navarro
County, and residents of this fine city benefit from the
outstanding and affordable educational opportunities provided by
Navarro College; the community thrives as a major distribution
point and is home to a Russell Stover candy factory and the Navarro
Pecan Company, one of the largest pecan-shelling facilities in the
world; the celebrated Collin Street Bakery is also a favorite of
visitors passing through town, and orders are received for its
delectable fruitcake from every corner of the globe; and
WHEREAS, Enhancing the quality of life in the area, outlets
for recreation are found at nearby Navarro Mills Lake, Lake
Halbert, and Richland-Chambers Reservoir; in addition, the
county's fascinating history is preserved at such attractions as
the Pearce Museum, the Glenn Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military
History, and Pioneer Village; moreover, every spring the Corsicana
Derrick Days festival celebrates the area oil and gas industry and
its economic benefits; and
WHEREAS, The resourceful citizens of Navarro County have made
many notable contributions to the cultural fabric of Texas, and
they take justifiable pride in the rich heritage and unique
amenities that make their region such a notable part of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 10, 2015, as Corsicana/Navarro
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those who have
come to Austin today sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
informative visit.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 461 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House