SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 278
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the proud citizens of Hunt County to the State Capitol 
and to join them in celebrating their heritage on March 6, 2003; 
and
	WHEREAS, Authorized by the first state legislature in 
1846, Hunt County was created from Fannin and Nacogdoches 
counties; it was named for Memucan Hunt, secretary of the navy 
for the Republic of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The county is situated in North Texas and is 
traversed by the Sabine and Sulphur rivers; the area enjoys 
mostly heavy Blackland soil with some loam soil; cattle raising 
and greenhouse crops, as well as wheat, oats, and grain sorghum 
production contribute to a vigorous agriculture economy with a 
market value of more than $20 million; and
	WHEREAS, Greenville became the county seat in the 1840s, 
and the first courthouse was established under the direction of 
Judge O. M. Roberts; cases were first heard under a canopy under 
the old twin oak until a more permanent structure was built in 
1859; and
	WHEREAS, As the county grew, so too did a strong newspaper 
tradition; the first newspaper was The Gladiator, which was 
followed by the Greenville Morning Herald and The Banner; 
eventually, these two newspapers became the Greenville 
Herald-Banner; and
	WHEREAS, In 1899, Hunt County's growth inspired the 
establishment of East Texas Normal College; it became 
East Texas State University in 1965 and was named Texas A&M 
University-Commerce in 1996; and
	WHEREAS, The expanding economy in the region led to the 
establishment of several commercial banks, and in 1910, the 
Greenville Chamber of Commerce was founded; currently, several 
Fortune 500 companies are located in the county; and
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Hunt County are an industrious 
people who have preserved their history, while planning for 
a bright future; they are rightfully proud of their many 
contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby declare March 6, 2003, Hunt County Day 
at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to its citizens for 
a memorable celebration on this special day; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate