TITLE: Recognizing March 4 and 5, 2025, as Hunt County Days.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 4 and 5, 2025, as Hunt County Days.

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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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2025.