88R9936 BK-D
By: Metcalf H.R. No. 88
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of Montgomery County
are gathering in Austin on February 14, 2023, to celebrate
Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated at the southern edge of the Piney Woods of
East Texas, Montgomery County was established by the Congress of
the Republic of Texas in 1837; the historic city of Montgomery is
recognized as the birthplace of the Texas flag, because the design
presented by Montgomery resident Dr. Charles B. Stewart was adopted
by the Texas Congress in 1839 and has remained the banner of the
state since it joined the Union in 1845; and
WHEREAS, The arrival of the railroads in the 1870s and 1880s
sparked a lumber boom that revived Montgomery County's agricultural
economy after the Civil War; Houston lumberman Isaac Conroe
established a sawmill in 1881, and the town of Conroe that grew up
around the mill was named the county seat eight years later; in
1931, the discovery of oil triggered yet another financial upsurge
in the area, and today, oil production, the lumber industry, and
ranching further the area's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Visitors from across the state are drawn to the
region's vibrant historical and cultural establishments, and
outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the recreational opportunities at Sam
Houston National Forest, W. Goodrich Jones State Forest, and Lake
Conroe Park; Conroe, one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas,
has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music
Office; additionally, The Woodlands, a master-planned community,
is home to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a major concert
venue that serves as the summer residence of the Houston Symphony
and that ranked second in ticket sales among amphitheaters
worldwide in 2019; in recent years, East Montgomery County has
experienced significant residential and commercial growth, with
the area's residents benefiting from proximity to the cultural
amenities of Houston and The Woodlands as well as from access to
Lake Houston Wilderness Park and three regional lakes; and
WHEREAS, This visit to the State Capitol was organized by the
Conroe/Lake Conroe, Woodlands Area, Greater Magnolia Parkway,
Greater East Montgomery County, Montgomery Area, and Montgomery
County Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; members of each association
work to improve and strengthen economic development and the quality
of life throughout Montgomery County, which is one of the
fastest-growing counties in the nation; and
WHEREAS, The people of this vibrant county take great pride
in their rich history as they work to build an even brighter future,
and it is indeed fitting to honor them and their unique
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 14, 2023, as Montgomery
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
in Austin.