SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 321
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Montague County are gathering
in Austin on March 26, 2025, in celebration of Montague County
Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the Red River in the Western Cross
Timbers of North Central Texas, this region was originally
inhabited by the Comanche, Wichita, and Kiowa Indians; in 1858,
the county was organized from portions of Cooke County and named
for Daniel Montague, surveyor of the Fannin Land District and
veteran of the Mexican War; when federal troops withdrew from the
area during the Civil War, Indian raids caused the population to
decline until the 1870s, when an organized effort was made to
drive native tribes from the county; by the early 1880s, the
population had grown to 11,000 people; and
WHEREAS, An abundance of grasslands attracted cattlemen to
the region in the 1860s, and the emergence of large cattle
ranches subsequently brought railroads to the county; by 1892, it
was home to three rail systems that contributed to the area's
growth and development as a center for agribusiness; in the early
years, the county's economy was dominated by cattle ranching and
cotton production, and in the 20th century, it expanded to
incorporate other crops, as well as oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, Today, Montague County is home to more than 20,000
people, and its economy benefits from the retail, health care,
and educational services industries; notable communities include
the county seat of Montague, as well as Saint Jo, Bowie, and
Nocona, where the Nocona Boot Company was established in 1887;
residents and visitors alike benefit from the recreational
opportunities afforded by Lake Nocona and Amon G. Carter Lake,
and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such
as boating, fishing, and hunting; it also hosts a number of
annual events, among them the Chisholm Trail Rodeo, the Jim Bowie
Days Rodeo, and the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival; and
WHEREAS, The people of Montague 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 26, 2025, as Montague County
Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.
Hagenbuch
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate