SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194
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 East Texas A&M University 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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
Paxton, Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate