79R8523 SKA-F

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 87 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Legislature are proud to join 
their fellow citizens in celebration of Mount Pleasant/Titus County 
Day at the State Capitol on March 2, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Located in the Pine Belt of Northeast Texas, Titus 
County was created from portions of Bowie and Red River Counties in 
May 1846 and was organized two months later with Mount Pleasant as 
its county seat; and
	WHEREAS, The region once boasted a thriving timber industry, 
and today it enjoys a vibrant and diversified economy based on 
agribusiness, industry, tourism, and wholesale and retail trade; 
and
	WHEREAS, Much of the region's success is a result of the 
emphasis its citizens place on providing students with a quality 
education; the Mount Pleasant Independent School District 
maintains an exceptional student to teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1, and 
Northeast Texas Community College, located in Mount Pleasant, is a 
highly respected institution of higher learning; and
	WHEREAS, Though it is a growing, modern community, Mount 
Pleasant has retained its rustic charm, earning widespread acclaim 
for its warm and friendly atmosphere; it has been named one of the 
100 Best Small Towns in America and designated a Texas Main Street 
City as well; and
	WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring Titus 
County's vast array of cultural and natural resources; Mount 
Pleasant is surrounded by Lake Bob Sandlin, Lake Cypress Springs, 
Lake Monticello, and Lake Welch, where sports enthusiasts can hone 
their fishing skills and partake in a variety of water sports at 
these magnificent waterways; and
	WHEREAS, Individuals of all ages can enjoy many outdoor 
activities throughout the year at the area's nine parks, and nature 
lovers delight in viewing the area's colorful spring wildflowers 
and impressive fall foliage; tourists can make their visit to the 
area complete by visiting its impressive art center or by learning 
more about its unique past at one of Mount Pleasant's informative 
museums; and
	WHEREAS, Rich in culture and tradition, Mount Pleasant and 
Titus County are prosperous, forward-looking communities whose 
industrious residents are leading participants in the state's 
dynamic growth, and it is truly a pleasure to salute this fine 
region and its people on this auspicious occasion; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby designate March 2, 2005, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day 
at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the Titus County 
delegation on their visit to Austin.