H.R. No. 77
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens from Navarro County are gathering in Austin
on March 18, 2025, to celebrate Navarro County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state
legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after José
Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence;
two years later, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for the
creation of a county seat with the name, Corsicana, chosen by
Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of Corsica; and
WHEREAS, The community developed as a trading and shipping
center after the completion of the Houston and Texas Central
Railroad in 1871; substantial population growth followed, and an
effort was made to drill for groundwater; this drilling led to the
discovery of oil, and consequently, the first oil boom in the state
of Texas, forever changing the economy and destiny of Navarro
County; more than 200 million barrels of oil have since been pumped
from the county, which claims the longest continuous oil flow in
Texas history; and
WHEREAS, Today, petroleum, diversified manufacturing, and
agriculture continue to bolster the economy; among the varied crops
grown in the region's fertile black loam are corn, cotton, wheat,
sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches raise beef cattle, dairy
cows, and horses; and
WHEREAS, Residents of the area benefit from the educational
opportunities provided by Navarro College and the recreational
activities found at Navarro Mills Lake, Lake Halbert, and
Richland-Chambers Reservoir; in addition, the county's fascinating
history is preserved at such attractions as the Pearce Museum and
Pioneer Village; and
WHEREAS, The people of Navarro County are working to build a
prosperous future even as they honor the achievements of the past,
and they may take great pride in the unique region they call home;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House