H.C.R. No. 109
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hawkins are celebrating the 150th
anniversary of their community in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Located in Wood County, Hawkins traces its roots to
1873, when the town's first post office was established and the
Texas and Pacific Railway built lines through the area; by 1884, the
town was shipping a variety of products, including lumber,
shingles, livestock, and cotton, and it boasted five general
stores, five steam gristmills and cotton gins, three churches, two
hotels, and a district school; within the next few decades, Hawkins
saw the addition of a newspaper, the Hawkins Banner, numerous
businesses, and telephone service; in January 1913, the first
classes were held at Jarvis Christian Institute, located just east
of town, and the school later evolved into Jarvis Christian
University; and
WHEREAS, In October 1940, the discovery of oil three and a
half miles from Hawkins transformed the area into a boomtown, with
the population expanding sixfold within a year; the Humble Oil and
Refining Company, which later became ExxonMobil, soon began
operating locally and continued to produce oil from the Hawkins
Field for decades; and
WHEREAS, Today, Hawkins is home to more than 1,200 people;
residents and visitors alike enjoy the picturesque scenery of the
northeastern Texas countryside, as well as a number of natural
attractions, including Lake Hawkins and the Little Sandy National
Wildlife Refuge; since 1995, the town has been designated as the
Pancake Capital of Texas, and the Hawkins Pancake Festival is held
each year in April; another beloved annual event, the Hawkins Oil
Festival, takes place in October; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
an even brighter future, the people of Hawkins are justifiably
proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to honor their
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of Hawkins and
extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the city as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Hefner
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was adopted by the House on
April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 109 was adopted by the Senate on May
3, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor