By: Ratliff S.C.R. No. 30 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins with the 1-2 residents of Pittsburg in recognizing March 2, 1993, as Pittsburg 1-3 Day; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This charming town was founded in 1856 and named in 1-5 honor of Major William H. Pitts, a prominent civic leader who 1-6 migrated to Pittsburg from Georgia in 1850; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Situated near Big Cypress Creek in densely wooded 1-8 land in Camp County, Pittsburg was named the county seat for the 1-9 newly organized county in 1874; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1876 and 1877, two narrow gauge railroads formed 1-11 a junction at Pittsburg, which then became the shipping point of 1-12 the county; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Since Camp County is nestled in an area that 1-14 receives abundant rain and enjoys rich soil, the mainstay of 1-15 Pittsburg's economy has been agriculture; today, sweet potatoes, 1-16 peaches, blueberries, and poultry are important commodities; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Pittsburg enjoys a varied economy based on 1-18 agriculture as well as manufactured furniture, woodworking, 1-19 tractors, clothing, gourmet food, and egg production, all of which 1-20 contribute to the wealth of the area; and 1-21 WHEREAS, One of the city's chief assets is its friendly and 1-22 convivial residents who are delighted to welcome tourists and 1-23 exhibit the treasure trove of Victorian structures that abound 2-1 there; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Pittsburg has a wealth of history and tradition; the 2-3 residents enjoy a calmer pace of life that reminds visitors of a 2-4 forgotten past; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Residents of Pittsburg are proud of their lovely 2-6 town's place in Texas history and of its contributions to the 2-7 state's development; the citizens rejoice in the town's illustrious 2-8 past as well as its present and future; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-10 hereby recognize March 2, 1993, as Pittsburg Day, and extend 2-11 congratulations to the citizens of the community for their 2-12 outstanding achievements; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-14 City of Pittsburg as a memento of this joyous celebration from the 2-15 Texas Legislature.