SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
WHEREAS, Residents of Fannin County are gathering in
Austin on February 12, 2019, to celebrate Fannin County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The first nonnative settlements in the area that
would become Fannin County were established in 1836, the year
Texas won its independence from Mexico; when the county was
formed the following year, it took its name from Colonel James
Walker Fannin Jr., a commander in the Texas revolutionary army,
who had been killed in the Goliad Massacre; Bonham, the county
seat, was named for another hero of the Texas Revolution, James
Bonham, who died at the Alamo and who is now honored with a statue
at the county courthouse; and
WHEREAS, With its gently rolling hills bounded by the Red
River to the north, Fannin County provides good land for farming
and ranching; today, cattle, corn, wheat, milo, pecans, and hay
are key products, and the many acres of farmland in the county
create a tranquil, pastoral landscape; other industries, such as
communications and manufacturing, help to strengthen and
diversify the economy; and
WHEREAS, Bonham is the county's largest city, and it is the
site of the Fannin County Museum of History, the Creative Arts
Center, and Fort Inglish Park; the city was the hometown of Sam
Rayburn, the legendary Texas politician who was a member of
Congress for 48 years and who still ranks as the longest-serving
speaker of the United States House of Representatives; his legacy
is recalled at the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum and at the Sam
Rayburn House Museum; and
WHEREAS, The county offers a number of attractions for
outdoor enthusiasts, including Lake Bonham, which is bordered by
a golf course and camping facilities; other lakes are found at
Bonham State Park and the Caddo National Grasslands preserve,
which offer opportunities for hiking, fishing, biking, and other
activities; and
WHEREAS, The hardworking residents of Fannin County may
take pride in their area's rich history, productive businesses,
and abundant recreational activities, and it is indeed fitting to
pay tribute to their many contributions to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2019, as Fannin
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful 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 11, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate