SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Jack County are gathering in
Austin on April 29, 2025, in celebration of Jack County Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated in the Cross Timbers and Prairies
ecological region of North Central Texas, this area was
originally inhabited by the Caddo and Comanche tribes; in 1856,
the county was created and named for William H. and Patrick C.
Jack, who were participants in the Texas Revolution; after
federal troops withdrew from the region during the Civil War,
Indian raids caused the population to decline; in response, the
U.S. Army established Fort Richardson in 1867 to protect
pioneers, and it was active until 1878, when the threat of
attacks had ultimately subsided; by 1880, the population had
grown to more than 6,600 people, over 10 times what it had been a
decade prior; and
WHEREAS, In its early years, the county's economy was
driven by farming and cattle ranching, with corn, grain, and
cotton being key crops; the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island
and Texas Railway in 1898 brought additional growth to the area
and connected it more directly with outside markets; following
the discovery of oil in the 1920s, petroleum production became a
significant part of life in the region; and
WHEREAS, Today, Jack County is home to more than 8,800
people, and its economy benefits from the oil and gas, health
care, construction, and retail industries; notable communities
include the county seat of Jacksboro as well as Bryson, Perrin,
and Jermyn; residents and visitors alike enjoy recreational
opportunities afforded by Lakes Jacksboro and Bridgeport, and
outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the region for activities such
as fishing and hunting; the county also hosts a number of annual
events, among them the Chili Fest and the Main Street Classic Car
Show, and other attractions include Fort Richardson State Park
and the Jack County Museum; and
WHEREAS, Honoring their heritage as they embrace the
opportunities of the future, the citizens of Jack County may take
great pride in the role their communities have played in the
story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 29, 2025, as Jack 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 April 29, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate