SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1078

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the town of Premont on the occasion of its centennial, which was celebrated on April 18, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Located in Jim Wells County, Premont was founded in 1909 by Charles Premont, the city's namesake, and Andres Canales, who established a general store at the town site; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Premont donated the funds to build the Santa Theresa Catholic Church, an institution that now ministers to three missions; in 1909, a post office opened in Premont; and

WHEREAS, Between 1910 and 1912, the Premont community was advertised as a highly productive agricultural region, and the area attracted a large number of new settlers; and

WHEREAS, By 1912, the town had 800 residents, and by 1914, the year the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway arrived and built a depot, the population had reached 1,000; in the early 1930s, oil was discovered in the region, and in 1939, the town was incorporated; in 2000, Premont's population was 2,772; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Premont, Texas, for its many assets and extend best wishes to its residents on the occasion of the town's centennial; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the town of Premont.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 30, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate