87R18660 CW-D
By: White H.R. No. 625
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout 2021, proud residents are celebrating
the 175th anniversary of the founding of Polk County; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the East Texas Timberlands region, the
county is bordered by the Neches and Trinity Rivers; prior to
European settlement, the area was home to numerous Native American
tribes, including the Hasinai and the Alabama and Coushatta; today,
many members of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas live on the
oldest reservation in the state, an approximately 10,200-acre site
in the Big Thicket, and three streams in the county, Long King, Long
Tom, and Tempe, bear the names of Coushatta chiefs; and
WHEREAS, Named for President James K. Polk, an advocate for
Texas statehood, Polk County was established by the first state
legislature on March 30, 1846; Livingston was selected by vote as
the county seat that same year, and the new county continued to
attract Anglo settlers, who initially built communities along the
Trinity River; Polk now encompasses five incorporated cities,
Livingston, Corrigan, Onalaska, Goodrich, and Seven Oaks; and
WHEREAS, Polk County is admired by residents and visitors
alike for the natural beauty of its rolling hills and majestic pine
forests; tourism plays a major role in the regional economy, with
outdoor enthusiasts enjoying outstanding bird-watching and such
activities as fishing, boating, pontoon tours, and horseback riding
at Lake Livingston; local attractions also include the Polk County
Memorial Museum; and
WHEREAS, A consistent leader in timber production in Texas,
Polk County supports many other industries as well, including
farming and ranching; moreover, a high percentage of the workforce
is involved in health care, helping to meet the needs of its growing
population; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work together
to build a bright future, the people of Polk County may take great
pride in the important role their communities continue to play in
the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of the
founding of Polk County and extend to its citizens sincere best
wishes for the future.