H.R. No. 921
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Columbus are celebrating their
city's bicentennial with a year of events from July 2022 through May
2023; and
WHEREAS, Located south and west of a horseshoe bend in the
Colorado River, Columbus traces its origins to 1821, when members
of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred began settling at the
former site of Montezuma, a legendary Native American village; by
1823, a small community, known as Beeson's Ferry or Beeson's Ford,
had developed, and it was renamed Columbus in 1835; the town became
the seat of local government in 1822, and it was designated the
county seat when Colorado County was established in 1836; and
WHEREAS, Although Columbus was first incorporated in 1866,
its citizens voted to disincorporate during the early 1900s due to
violence and political conflict; nonetheless, the population in the
area continued to grow, and the town was reincorporated in 1927;
over the years, its economy has benefited from a number of
industries, including smithies, a German cigar factory, cottonseed
oil mills, cotton farms, cattle ranches, and gravel pits; after
World War II, the city began focusing on recreational activities,
such as tours of its many historic buildings and properties; and
WHEREAS, Today, Columbus is home to nearly 3,700 Texans;
residents and visitors alike enjoy exploring the town's various
museums, viewing the bluebonnets that blanket the countryside, and
boating along the Colorado River; the town also hosts a number of
popular events throughout the year, such as the Columbus Country
Market, the Magnolia Days Festival, and the Colorado County Fair;
in addition, Columbus is known as "the city of live oaks and live
folks" for its many live oak trees, which include the largest
Quercus virginiana live oak tree in the state; other points of pride
include the recognition of Columbus Community Hospital as a Top 20
Rural and Community Hospital in 2020 by the National Rural Health
Association and the dedication of historical markers at Keyser
Market and Potter's Western Store in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
an even brighter future, the people of Columbus are justifiably
proud of their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor their
contributions to the story of the Lone Star State on this milestone
occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 200th anniversary of Columbus
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.
Kitzman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 921 was adopted by the House on April
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House