88R9637 BHH-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 97
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Mineola are celebrating the 150th
anniversary of their community's founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mineola was established in 1873 when the
International-Great Northern Railroad and the Texas and Pacific
Railway built lines through the northeastern region of the state;
the town became a vital part of the area's commerce, and trains
often stopped for crew and passengers to drink from the
"health-giving" waters of the community's artesian well; and
WHEREAS, By 1890, the population of Mineola had grown to
2,000 people, and the town boasted seven churches and several
schools, hotels, and banks; the local economy was supported by the
timber industry, as well as cattle raising and the production of a
variety of agricultural crops; a chair factory was opened in 1886,
and the facility later operated as a crate and basket factory until
1952; in the 1940s, the discovery of oil in Wood County and the
construction of a railroad shop further bolstered the town's
economy; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mineola is a designated "National Main Street
City," and its picturesque downtown is a popular destination for
tourists; in addition to a variety of local shops and restaurants,
residents and visitors alike enjoy such attractions as the annual
Iron Horse Heritage Festival, the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the
Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
an even brighter future, the people of Mineola 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 Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of Mineola 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
Senate.