TITLE: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Citizens from Navarro County are gathering in Austin on March 18, 2025, to celebrate Navarro County Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after Jos  Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; two years later, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for the creation of a county seat with the name, Corsicana, chosen by Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of Corsica; and WHEREAS, The community developed as a trading and shipping center after the completion of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1871; substantial population growth followed, and an effort was made to drill for groundwater; this drilling 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, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches raise beef cattle, dairy cows, and horses; and WHEREAS, Residents of the area benefit from the educational opportunities provided by Navarro College and the recreational activities found at 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; and WHEREAS, The people of Navarro County are working to build a prosperous future even as they honor the achievements of the past, and they may take great pride in the unique region they call home; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House