89R21939 TBO-D
By: Ashby H.C.R. No. 126
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The city of Corrigan in Polk County has long played
an important role in the state's timber industry; and
WHEREAS, Situated amidst the rich pine forests of East Texas,
Corrigan experienced a significant boom in timber production
following the completion of the Houston, East and West Texas
Railway in 1881, and the Trinity and Sabine Railway in 1882; at that
time, 17 sawmills operated in the area, and timber became a mainstay
of the local economy; additional mills and plants were constructed
over the course of the 20th century, including facilities focused
on particle board and other products; and
WHEREAS, Today, Corrigan hosts four major timber production
plants as well as several smaller timber businesses; the main items
produced in the area include plywood, oriented strand board, and
lumber, which are used worldwide; in addition, the city's timber
products support a variety of other industries, from construction
to paper manufacturing, thereby making a positive impact across
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Corrigan's timber businesses have demonstrated a
steadfast commitment to responsible forestry practices; the
implementation of eco-friendly procedures helps ensure the
protection and preservation of renewable timber resources and
promotes carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation; and
WHEREAS, The Corrigan-Camden Independent School District
offers career and technical education opportunities, such as the
Woodworks Program, to connect students with jobs in the timber
industry; the district also partners with prominent manufacturers
RoyOMartin and Georgia-Pacific to provide mentoring programs,
student incentives, and supplies for student construction
projects; and
WHEREAS, Timber production has been integral to the heritage
and prosperity of Corrigan, and it is indeed fitting that the city
be recognized for its many contributions to this important sector
of the Texas economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital
of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.