H.R. No. 2174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Yorktown are celebrating the
175th anniversary of their community's founding on June 17, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, Located in DeWitt County approximately 75 miles east
of San Antonio, Yorktown was established in 1848 by Charles
Eckhardt and Captain John York, who planned a trading post and a
shorter route from Indianola to San Antonio; in 1854, the town was
chartered, and it was incorporated in 1871; in 1886, the Aransas
Pass Railway was built a mile south of the community; the town
prospered, and by 1898, it boasted more than 50 businesses and
nearly 850 residents; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the 20th century, the population
of Yorktown grew to more than 2,500, and the local economy was
supported by some 150 businesses, including an oilfield equipment
factory; for many years, the Yorktown Fair Association sponsored
the Little World's Fair; and
WHEREAS, Today, Yorktown is a picturesque community, and
residents and visitors alike can appreciate the historic buildings
along Main Street, including the Yorktown Historical Museum, as
well as such beloved traditions as the annual Western Days
festival; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Yorktown may indeed take great pride
in their rich heritage as they come together to celebrate this
significant milestone in their history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of Yorktown
and extend to the community's residents sincere best wishes for the
future.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2174 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House