By Ramsay H.C.R. No. 174 75R10211 SAJ-F HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to join its fellow 1-2 citizens in celebration of Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day at the 1-3 State Capitol on March 26, 1997; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Located in the Pine Belt of Northeast Texas, Titus 1-5 County was created from Bowie and Red River counties in May 1846 1-6 and was organized two months later with Mount Pleasant as its 1-7 county seat; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The region once boasted a thriving timber industry, 1-9 and today it enjoys a vibrant and diversified economy based on 1-10 agribusiness, industry, tourism, and wholesale and retail trade; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Though it is one of the fastest-growing communities 1-13 in Texas, Mount Pleasant has retained its unique charm, earning 1-14 widespread acclaim for its warm and friendly atmosphere; it has 1-15 twice been named one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America, and it 1-16 has been designated a Texas Main Street City as well; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring Titus 1-18 County's vast array of cultural and natural resources; Mount 1-19 Pleasant is hailed as the Bass Capital of Texas, and sports 1-20 enthusiasts can sharpen their fishing skills and partake in a 1-21 variety of water sports at the area's four magnificent lakes; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Individuals of all ages can enjoy many outdoor 1-23 activities throughout the year at the area's eight parks, and 1-24 nature lovers delight in viewing the area's colorful spring 2-1 wildflowers and impressive fall foliage; tourists can make their 2-2 visit to the area complete by visiting its thriving art center or 2-3 by learning more about its unique past at one of Mount Pleasant's 2-4 interesting museums; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Rich in culture and tradition, Mount Pleasant and 2-6 Titus County are prosperous, forward-looking communities and are 2-7 leading participants in the state's dynamic growth, and it is truly 2-8 a pleasure to salute this fine region and its people on this 2-9 auspicious occasion; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-11 hereby designate March 26, 1997, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day 2-12 at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the Titus County 2-13 delegation on their visit to Austin.