SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 322
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate