H.R. No. 355
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of Montgomery County
are gathering in Austin on February 26, 2019, 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 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 area'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, Montgomery Area, and Montgomery
County Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; members of each association
work to improve and strengthen economic development and the quality
of life throughout Montgomery County, which is one of the fastest
growing counties in the nation; and
WHEREAS, The people of this vibrant 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 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2019, 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
Bell of Montgomery
Toth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 355 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House