SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Corsicana and throughout Navarro
County are gathering at the State Capitol on March 18, 2025, to
celebrate the role their region has played in the colorful story
of Texas; 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; and
WHEREAS, In 1848, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for
the creation of a county seat, with the name, Corsicana, chosen
by Mr. Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of
Corsica; the community developed as a trading and shipping center
following the completion of the Houston and Texas Central
Railroad in 1871; and
WHEREAS, With Corsicana experiencing substantial
population growth, an effort was made to drill for groundwater
beneath the city's soil in 1894; this 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, hay, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches
raise beef and dairy cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and
horses; and
WHEREAS, Corsicana remains the cultural center of Navarro
County, and residents of this fine city benefit from the
outstanding and affordable educational opportunities provided by
Navarro College; the community thrives as a major distribution
point and is home to a Russell Stover candy factory and the
Navarro Pecan Company, one of the largest pecan-shelling
facilities in the world; the celebrated Collin Street Bakery is
also a favorite of visitors passing through town, and orders are
received for its delectable fruitcake from every corner of the
globe; and
WHEREAS, Enhancing the quality of life in the area,
outlets for recreation are found at nearby 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;
moreover, every spring the Corsicana Derrick Days festival
celebrates the area oil and gas industry and its economic
benefits; and
WHEREAS, The resourceful citizens of Navarro County have
made many notable contributions to the cultural fabric of
Texas, and they take justifiable pride in the rich heritage and
unique amenities that make their region such a notable part of
the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Corsicana/Navarro
County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate