89R16623 DSH-D
By: Paxton, Hall S.R. No. 194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hunt County and members of the
Greenville Chamber of Commerce are visiting Austin on March 4 and 5,
2025, to celebrate Hunt County Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in northeastern Texas, the land that forms
Hunt County was initially settled by Anglo Americans who had
received land grants from the Mexican government; the county was
established in 1846 out of portions of Fannin and Nacogdoches
Counties and was named after Memucan Hunt Jr., who served as the
secretary of the navy for the Republic of Texas as well as the
republic's first minister to the United States; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture was the county's leading industry until
it was surpassed by manufacturing during the 20th century; today,
the county is home to more than 113,000 people, with Greenville, the
county seat, and Commerce serving as the largest cities; the many
educational and vocational resources available to residents
include Texas A&M University-Commerce and the Greenville Center
campus of Paris Junior College; and
WHEREAS, Hunt County boasts a number of attractions and
historical monuments, among them Lake Tawakoni State Park, the
Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum, and the Northeast Texas
Children's Museum; in addition, the county hosts popular annual
events, such as the Hunt County Fair and Livestock Show; and
WHEREAS, Area residents benefit from the leadership of County
Judge Bobby W. Stovall and the members of the Hunt County
Commissioners Court, Mark Hutchins, David Monroe, Garry Smith, and
Steven Harrison; and
WHEREAS, The Greenville Chamber of Commerce, which is
currently led by president and CEO Shelley Corrales and board chair
Mandy Stewart, is dedicated to promoting economic growth and
fostering a favorable business climate in the area; over the years,
the organization has made a positive impact through a variety of
initiatives, including the Ambassador Program, the Hunt County
Senior Service Alliance, the Leadership Hunt County program, and
the Greenville Young Professionals program; and
WHEREAS, The people of Hunt County have worked hard to
preserve their history and way of life even as they look forward to
the opportunities of the future, and it is indeed fitting to pay
tribute to their many contributions to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 4 and 5, 2025, as Hunt County Days at the
State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.