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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Mineola are celebrating the 150th |
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anniversary of their community's founding in 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Mineola was established in 1873 when the |
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International-Great Northern Railroad and the Texas and Pacific |
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Railway built lines through the northeastern region of the state; |
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the town became a vital part of the area's commerce, and trains |
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often stopped for crew and passengers to drink from the |
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"health-giving" waters of the community's artesian well; and |
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WHEREAS, By 1890, the population of Mineola had grown to |
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2,000 people, and the town boasted seven churches and several |
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schools, hotels, and banks; the local economy was supported by the |
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timber industry, as well as cattle raising and the production of a |
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variety of agricultural crops; a chair factory was opened in 1886, |
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and the facility later operated as a crate and basket factory until |
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1952; in the 1940s, the discovery of oil in Wood County and the |
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construction of a railroad shop further bolstered the town's |
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economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Mineola is a designated "National Main Street |
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City," and its picturesque downtown is a popular destination for |
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tourists; in addition to a variety of local shops and restaurants, |
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residents and visitors alike enjoy such attractions as the annual |
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Iron Horse Heritage Festival, the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the |
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Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, the people of Mineola are justifiably |
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proud of their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor their |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State on this milestone |
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occasion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of Mineola and |
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extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future. |