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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Corsicana and Navarro County are |
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gathering together in Austin on February 19, 2013, to celebrate |
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Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, A rich and fertile region, Navarro County is located |
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in north central Texas and bordered on the northeast by the Trinity |
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River; the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the 1830s, and |
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in 1846, residents were granted permission to create a new county, |
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which was named in honor of Texas patriot Jose Antonio Navarro; and |
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WHEREAS, Two years later, the county seat was established |
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halfway between the communities of Porter's Bluff and Dresden, and |
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Navarro himself chose the name Corsicana to honor the island of his |
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father's birth; the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central |
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Railroad in 1871 prompted rapid commercial development and |
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expansion for the town; and |
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WHEREAS, Searching for additional water to supply the growing |
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population, drillers instead happened upon large pockets of gas and |
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oil, the first such major discovery west of the Mississippi; the oil |
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boom brought even more prosperity to the city, and the industry |
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continues to be an important source of jobs for the community; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to its abundant natural resources, the |
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county's diverse economy now includes manufacturing, distribution, |
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and agribusiness, especially the production of cattle, cotton, |
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sorghum, corn, and wheat; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1896, Corsicana has been the proud home of the |
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world famous Collin Street Bakery, which ships its fruitcakes |
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around the globe; known for its pecans, the city boasts what is |
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thought to be the largest pecan-shelling facility in the world, the |
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Navarro Pecan Company, as well as a Russell Stover candy factory; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Tourists have many opportunities to explore the |
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region's unique history; popular attractions include the Glenn |
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Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History, which is located on |
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former World War II training fields, the Pearce Museum, which |
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features interactive Civil War exhibitions and western art, and |
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Pioneer Village; and |
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WHEREAS, The county also offers a wide range of outdoor |
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activities for people of all ages; the proximity of |
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Richland-Chambers Reservoir, Navarro Mills Lake, and Lake Halbert |
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provides ample opportunities for recreational activities such as |
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boating, fishing, and waterskiing; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they look forward |
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to a bright future, the residents of Corsicana and Navarro County |
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are justifiably proud of their heritage, and their county's many |
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ongoing contributions to the Lone Star State are indeed deserving |
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of special honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as |
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Corsicana/Navarro County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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visiting delegation best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay |
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in Austin. |
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Cook |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 269 was adopted by the House on |
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February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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