H.R. No. 80
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Navarro County are gathering in
Austin on March 6, 2019, to celebrate Navarro County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state
legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after José
Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence;
two years later, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for the
creation of a county seat, with the name, Corsicana, chosen by
Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of Corsica; and
WHEREAS, The community developed as a trading and shipping
center after the completion of the Houston and Texas Central
Railroad in 1871; substantial population growth followed, and an
effort was made to drill for groundwater; this drilling led to the
discovery of oil, and consequently, the first oil boom in the state
of Texas, and it forever changed the economy and destiny of Navarro
County; more than 200 million barrels of oil have since been pumped
from the county, which claims the longest continuous oil flow in
Texas history; and
WHEREAS, Today, petroleum, diversified manufacturing, and
agriculture continue to bolster the economy; among the varied crops
grown in the region's fertile black loam are corn, cotton, wheat,
sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches raise beef cattle, dairy
cows, and horses; and
WHEREAS, Residents of the area benefit from the educational
opportunities provided by Navarro College and the recreational
activities found at Navarro Mills Lake, Lake Halbert, and
Richland-Chambers Reservoir; in addition, the county's fascinating
history is preserved at such attractions as the Pearce Museum, the
Glenn Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History, and Pioneer
Village; moreover, every spring the Corsicana Derrick Days festival
celebrates the area oil and gas industry and its economic benefits;
and
WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the
hardworking citizens of Navarro County are looking ahead to the
opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on
their contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 6, 2019, as Navarro County Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in Austin.
Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 80 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House