85R10454 KSM-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 427
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, proud residents of Hunt County are
visiting Austin on the occasion of Hunt County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Blackland Prairie of northeastern
Texas, Hunt County was first inhabited by the Kiowa; Anglo settlers
arrived in 1839, and the county was officially formed from parts of
Fannin and Nacogdoches Counties in 1846; with Greenville as its
seat, the county was named after Memucan Hunt, secretary of the navy
and minister to Washington under the Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, While the county's early economy depended mainly on
cotton, life changed dramatically after the Civil War; the arrival
of the railroad in the mid-1870s was a catalyst for 11 communities
that sprang up around train depots, and by the early 20th century,
Hunt County was home to the first municipally owned public
utilities in Texas and a number of industries centered around the
cotton trade, such as cotton-spinning mills, cotton compresses, and
a cottonseed-oil refinery; and
WHEREAS, Hunt County has continued to grow; its diverse
economy now includes such industries as aircraft electronics and
plastics distribution, and eight Fortune 500 companies have offices
in Greenville; and
WHEREAS, The county is well served by two institutions of
higher learning, Texas A&M University--Commerce and the Greenville
Center of Paris Junior College, and it is further enriched by a
number of recreational and cultural attractions; picturesque Lake
Tawakoni State Park is a destination for boating, swimming,
camping, and hiking, the Mathews Prairie Nature Preserve, a
100-acre tract of native prairie meadow that has never been plowed,
is ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts, and the Audie
Murphy/American Cotton Museum commemorates the importance of
cotton to the region and celebrates the life of Hunt County native
Audie Murphy, film star and the most decorated American soldier of
World War II; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Hunt County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 2, 2017, as Hunt County Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin.