78R3321 JH-D

By:  Christian                                                    H.R. No. 106



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On this day, February 27, 2003, many proud residents 
of Shelby County have traveled to Austin in celebration of Shelby 
County Day at the State Capitol, and their visit provides a fitting 
opportunity to reflect on the history and contributions of their 
fine community; and
	WHEREAS, This lovely area was organized under the Mexican 
government as the Tenehaw Municipality; in 1836, the land was 
reconstituted by the Congress of the Republic of Texas as Shelby 
County, a tribute to Isaac Shelby, an American Revolutionary War 
hero, and the county's most important town, Nashville, was renamed 
Shelbyville; and
	WHEREAS, Shelby County later moved its seat to the central 
part of the county and renamed the existing city as Center; still 
the county seat more than a century later, Center is  home to the 
Shelby County Museum and the county courthouse, which is listed on 
the National Register of Historic Places and is the only Irish 
castle style courthouse remaining in the nation; Shelby Junior 
College is also located in Center; and
	WHEREAS, Nestled deep in the East Texas Piney Woods, Shelby 
County is rich in natural resources; in addition to timber and 
cattle industries, the area's economy is strengthened by 
significant poultry production; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Shelby County should take great pride 
in the rich history of their county, and in light of their 
forward-thinking citizenry, they can look ahead to a bright and 
promising future as well; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2003, as Shelby County 
Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all 
involved for an enjoyable stay in Austin.