By McReynolds                                           H.R. No. 84
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join
 1-2     the citizens of Angelina County in the joyous celebration of
 1-3     Angelina County Day at the State Capitol on January 25, 2001; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Angelina County is located amid the rolling hills
 1-5     and dense forests of East Texas and is bounded on the north by the
 1-6     Angelina River and on the south by the Neches River; organized on
 1-7     April 22, 1846, it was named for a Hainai Indian girl who, legend
 1-8     has it, helped early Spanish missionaries of the area around 1690;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, Through the years a variety of industries have
1-11     flourished in Angelina County, such as farming and manufacturing,
1-12     but the region has benefitted the most from the lumber industry;
1-13     since the arrival of the railroads in the 1880s, the county has
1-14     consistently been a national hub of timber and forest products; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Lufkin, the county seat, is home to nearly half the
1-16     county's total population, which is approximately 80,000; in
1-17     addition, the city features such attractions as the Texas Forestry
1-18     Museum, the Lufkin Historical and Creative Arts Center, and the
1-19     Ellen Trout Zoo; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Angelina County is also an ideal site for anyone who
1-21     enjoys outdoor activities; Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the region's
1-22     largest lake, offers ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, and
1-23     boating, while Angelina National Forest provides a prime example of
1-24     Texas' natural splendor; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Angelina County has long been a wonderful place in
 2-2     which to live, work, and raise a family, and it is indeed a
 2-3     privilege to recognize the many contributions the county has made
 2-4     to the Lone Star State and to pay tribute to all its fine citizens
 2-5     on this special occasion; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby recognize January 25, 2001, as Angelina County
 2-8     Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation a
 2-9     warm welcome and best wishes for a memorable visit to Austin.