H.R. No. 559
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Hill County are gathering in
Austin on March 16, 2023, to celebrate Hill County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, On February 7, 1853, Hill County was created from
the western section of Navarro County by an act of the state
legislature; it was named in honor of Dr. George Washington Hill, a
member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas and the secretary of
war and navy under President Sam Houston; later that year, citizens
convened at Lexington on Jack's Branch to elect their public
officials, and Hillsboro was platted and designated as the county
seat; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Hill County have demonstrated lasting
appreciation for the unique history of their area; following a
devastating fire in 1993, they carefully restored the splendid
county courthouse, with assistance from Abbott native Willie
Nelson, who played two benefit concerts for the effort; the Second
Empire-style building, constructed in 1890, is listed in the
National Register of Historic places and continues to serve as a hub
for government operations; and
WHEREAS, Hill College houses the Texas Heritage Museum, which
boasts an extensive collection of Audie Murphy artifacts, a
10,000-volume library on the Civil War, and the official Texas
Medal of Honor memorial; while meeting academic and workforce
needs, the college also fosters cultural enrichment through its
popular performing arts series; and
WHEREAS, Now home to more than 36,000 people, the county
hosts a number of events enjoyed by residents of Hillsboro,
Hubbard, Itasca, Whitney, and other communities; annual favorites
include the county fair, Autumnfest, Cinco de Mayo, Pioneer Days,
and Hubbard City Trade Days; recreational opportunities abound at
Lake Whitney State Park, a prime destination for camping, hiking,
boating, and bird watching; and
WHEREAS, Stargazers eagerly anticipate April 8, 2024, when
Hillsboro will offer one of the world's best vantage points for
viewing the solar eclipse, according to Astronomy magazine; the
future also holds the opening of a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ees
establishment, a certain boon to the economy; and
WHEREAS, Changing with the times while maintaining its
friendliness and charm, Hill County continues to cultivate the
qualities that have long made it an outstanding place in which to
live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 16, 2023, as Hill County Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Orr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 559 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House