SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 228
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Montgomery County Historical Commission in celebrating
the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the
Lake Creek Settlement; and
WHEREAS, The Lake Creek Settlement was established in 1831
as part of Stephen F. Austin's Second Colony; located between the
west fork of the San Jacinto River and the stream known as Lake
Creek, it was the first Anglo American settlement in what is
today Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, In 1835, William W. Shepperd, a colonist from
North Carolina, established a store that quickly became a
community center in the growing settlement; at the site of his
store, he later founded the town of Montgomery, which became the
county seat shortly after President Sam Houston signed the act
that created Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Men from the Lake Creek Settlement fought in many
of the pivotal engagements of the Texas Revolution, including the
Battle of Concepción, the Siege of Béxar, the Grass Fight, and
the Battle of San Jacinto; and
WHEREAS, As the town of Montgomery grew and thrived, the
term Lake Creek Settlement was used less frequently to describe
the area, and the settlement was largely forgotten; it was
rediscovered in recent decades by historians who researched
documents in the county courthouse; and
WHEREAS, The Lake Creek Settlement holds great historical
significance as one of the earliest Anglo American settlements in
Texas, and it is truly fitting that an Official Texas Historical
Marker be erected to commemorate its importance; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Montgomery County Historical
Commission and the people of Montgomery County on their
commitment to preserving their colorful past and extend to them
best wishes for a memorable dedication ceremony for the Lake
Creek Settlement Official Texas Historical Marker; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate