2023S0120-2 02/13/23
By: Creighton, Bettencourt, Kolkhorst S.R. No. 168
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Residents 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 is the 11th largest county in
the State of Texas and was established by the Congress of the
Republic of Texas in 1837; the county is officially acknowledged
as the Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag because the design
attributed to 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 contribute to 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; additionally, The Woodlands, a master-planned
community, is home to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a
major concert venue as well as the summer residence of the
Houston Symphony; and
WHEREAS, This visit to the State Capitol was organized by
the chambers of commerce of Conroe and Lake Conroe, the Woodlands
Area, Greater Magnolia Parkway, Greater East Montgomery County,
the Montgomery Area, and by the Montgomery County Hispanic
Chamber 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
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; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.