R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, March 25, 1997, is Hunt County Day at the State 1-2 Capitol, and the Texas House of Representatives is proud to welcome 1-3 those citizens who have traveled to the Capitol City from this 1-4 historic region; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Established in 1846 from Fannin and Nacogdoches 1-6 counties, Hunt County was originally inhabited by a few small bands 1-7 of Kiowa Indians before the first Anglo-American settlers arrived 1-8 in 1839; the county is well known for its abundant cotton 1-9 production and for the many famous Texans who have called this area 1-10 home; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Greenville, the county seat, is also the county's 1-12 largest city and features diverse manufacturing, including space 1-13 electronics, oil field machinery, and agricultural chemicals; 1-14 Commerce, the county's second-largest town, is home to East Texas 1-15 State University, a major university that offers more than 77 1-16 fields of study, including 15 doctoral programs; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Among the attractions offered by Hunt County are the 1-18 American Cotton Museum, which is devoted to preserving the rich 1-19 history of the county's cotton industry, and the Audie Murphy Room, 1-20 which houses mementos of America's most decorated World War II 1-21 soldier and a Hunt County native; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Both Greenville and Commerce boast antique and 1-23 specialty shops that draw tourists from miles around, and the area 1-24 is dotted with several beautiful lakes that are perfect for 2-1 fishing, boating, and other water sports; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Rich in both history and tradition, Hunt County is a 2-3 prosperous, forward-looking community that plays a vital role in 2-4 the Lone Star State's dynamic growth, and the members of this 2-5 chamber are pleased to join in paying tribute to this outstanding 2-6 region; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby recognize March 25, 1997, as Hunt County Day at 2-9 the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the citizens of Hunt 2-10 County for continued success and happiness in the years to come; 2-11 and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the citizens of Hunt County as an expression of high 2-14 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Oakley _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 460 was adopted by the House on March 25, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House