H.R. No. 561
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of Montgomery County
are gathering in Austin on March 7, 2017, to celebrate Montgomery
County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated at the southern edge of the Piney Woods of
East Texas, Montgomery County was established by the Congress of
the Republic of Texas in 1837; the county is officially
acknowledged as the Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag because the
design presented by resident Dr. Charles B. Stewart was adopted by
the Texas Congress in 1839 and has remained the banner of the state
since it joined the Union in 1845; and
WHEREAS, The arrival of the railroads in the 1870s and 1880s
sparked a lumber boom that revived Montgomery County's agricultural
economy after the Civil War; Houston lumberman Isaac Conroe
established a sawmill at a railroad junction near Stewarts Creek in
1881, and the town of Conroe that grew up around the mill was named
the county seat eight years later; in 1931, the discovery of oil
triggered yet another financial upsurge in the area, and today, oil
production, the lumber industry, and ranching further the county's
prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Visitors from across the state are drawn to the
region's vibrant historical and cultural establishments, and
outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the recreational opportunities at Sam
Houston National Forest, W. Goodrich Jones State Forest, and Lake
Conroe Park; additionally, The Woodlands, a master-planned
community, is home to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a major
concert venue as well as the summer residence of the Houston
Symphony; and
WHEREAS, This visit to the State Capitol was organized by the
Conroe/Lake Conroe, Woodlands Area, Greater Magnolia Parkway,
Greater East Montgomery County, and Montgomery Area Chambers of
Commerce; members of each association work to improve and
strengthen economic development and the quality of life throughout
Montgomery County, which, with a current population of more than
half a million people, is one of the fastest growing counties in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, The people of Montgomery County take great pride in
their rich history as they work 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 7, 2017, as Montgomery County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Metcalf
Keough
Bell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 561 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House