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 23, 1999; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Located in the Pine Belt of Northeast Texas, Titus
 1-5     County was created from portions of Bowie and Red River counties in
 1-6     May 1846 and was organized two months later with Mount Pleasant as
 1-7     its 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, Much of the region's success is a result of the
1-13     emphasis its citizens place on providing quality education; the
1-14     Mount Pleasant Independent School District maintains an exceptional
1-15     student to teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1, and Northeast Texas
1-16     Community College, located in Mount Pleasant, is a highly respected
1-17     institution of higher learning; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Though it is a growing, modern community, Mount
1-19     Pleasant has retained its rustic charm, earning widespread acclaim
1-20     for its warm and friendly atmosphere; it has been named one of the
1-21     100 Best Small Towns in America and designated a Texas Main Street
1-22     City as well; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring Titus
1-24     County's vast array of cultural and natural resources; surrounded
 2-1     by Lake Bob Sandlin, Lake Cypress Springs, Lake Monticello, and
 2-2     Lake Welch, Mount Pleasant is hailed as the Bass Capital of Texas,
 2-3     and sports enthusiasts can hone their fishing skills and partake in
 2-4     a variety of water sports at these magnificent waterways; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Individuals of all ages can enjoy many outdoor
 2-6     activities throughout the year at the area's nine parks, and nature
 2-7     lovers delight in viewing the area's colorful spring  wildflowers
 2-8     and impressive fall foliage; tourists can make their visit to the
 2-9     area complete by visiting its impressive art center or by learning
2-10     more about its unique past at one of Mount Pleasant's informative
2-11     museums; and
2-12           WHEREAS, Rich in culture and tradition, Mount Pleasant and
2-13     Titus County are prosperous, forward-looking communities whose
2-14     industrious residents are leading participants in the state's
2-15     dynamic growth, and it is truly a pleasure to salute this fine
2-16     region and its people on this auspicious occasion; now, therefore,
2-17     be it
2-18           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-19     hereby designate March 23, 1999, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day
2-20     at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the Titus County
2-21     delegation on their visit to Austin.
                                                                      Ramsay
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on
         March 23, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 14 was adopted by the Senate on
         March 23, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor