89R25502 KRT-D
By: Kitzman H.R. No. 908
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Fayette County are gathering in
Austin on April 24, 2025, in celebration of Fayette County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Blackland Prairies region of South
Central Texas, the area that would become Fayette County was first
inhabited by prehistoric peoples, such as the Clovis, and later on
by Lipan Apache and Tonkawa Indians; the region was part of Stephen
F. Austin's first colony, with formal settlement beginning in 1822,
and from 1824 to 1828, ten members of the Old Three Hundred received
title to their land grants; many area residents figured prominently
in the Texas Revolution, with more than 50 men participating in the
battle of San Jacinto, among them Joel Walter Robison, one of the
captors of General Antonio López de Santa Anna; and
WHEREAS, On December 14, 1837, the Congress of the Republic
of Texas established Fayette County and named it for the Marquis de
Lafayette, a key supporter of American independence, and La Grange
was designated the county seat; in its early years, the county's
economy was driven by farms and plantations, with corn, tobacco,
wool, and cotton being important crops; though the Civil War and its
aftermath brought hardships for many, the economy began to recover
in the late 1860s, and the ensuing decades saw prolonged periods of
growth and prosperity, fueled in large part by an influx of German
and other European immigrants; and
WHEREAS, Today, Fayette County is home to more than 25,000
people, and its economy benefits from the manufacturing, retail,
and health care industries; notable communities include La Grange,
Fayetteville, Schulenburg, Round Top, Flatonia, Ammannsville,
Muldoon, Carmine, and Praha; residents and visitors alike enjoy
recreational opportunities afforded by Lake Fayette and the
Colorado River, and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the region for
activities like fishing, kayaking, and mountain biking; the county
also boasts such attractions as antique fairs, festivals, and a
number of museums and historical sites, including many of the
state's famed painted churches; and
WHEREAS, The people of Fayette County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 24, 2025, as Fayette County Day
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.