78R5826 MDM-D

By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 604



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On April 8, 2003, many fine Texans have traveled to 
Austin to celebrate Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol, and 
it is a pleasure to welcome them at this time; and
	WHEREAS, Created from part of Washington County in 1837, 
Montgomery County was officially designated the Birthplace of the 
Lone Star Flag by the Texas Legislature in 1997; early county 
resident Dr. Charles Bellinger Tate Stewart was a signer of the 
Texas Declaration of Independence, the first Texas secretary of 
state, a Montgomery County delegate to the 1845 Constitutional 
Convention, and a designer of the Lone Star Flag; and
	WHEREAS, Today, about 300,000 people make their home within 
the county's 1,000-plus square miles; while Montgomery County is 
situated within the Houston metropolitan area, it also has a rural 
setting that encourages residents to enjoy such treasures as the 
Sam Houston National Forest, W. G. Jones State Forest, Lake Houston 
State Park, Lake Conroe, and Lake Woodlands; in addition, the area 
offers numerous outdoor pursuits, including boating, fishing, 
hunting, hiking, and horseback riding; and
	WHEREAS, Major contributors to the county's economy include 
lumber, oil production, research and biotech businesses, and 
government offices and services; the county seat of Conroe is a 
retail/wholesale center whose must-sees include the Crighton 
Theatre, a restored vaudeville playhouse, and the Heritage Museum 
of Montgomery County; the 13,000-person capacity Cynthia Woods 
Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands draws top-name entertainers, 
while the town of Montgomery lays claim to the N. H. Davis Pioneer 
Museum; and
	WHEREAS, Rich in history, Montgomery County is committed to 
preserving its heritage for both residents and visitors alike; 
among the county's annual special events are the Montgomery Old 
West Festival in June, the Willis Birthday Blast in September, and 
the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival in October; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with an abundance of natural resources and a 
forwarding-looking citizenry, Montgomery County is destined to 
continue on its path to success, saluting the past while 
anticipating a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 8, 2003, as Montgomery County 
Day at the State Capitol and extend to all involved warmest best 
wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit.