H.R. No. 647

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Fannin County are gathering at the
	Texas State Capitol on February 28, 2017, to celebrate Fannin
	County Day, and this occasion provides an opportunity to recognize
	the rich history and significant accomplishments of this notable
	part of the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, The first nonnative settlements in the area that
	would become Fannin County were established in 1836, the year Texas
	won its independence from Mexico; when the county was formed the
	following year, it took its name from Colonel James Walker Fannin,
	Jr., a commander in the Texas revolutionary army, who had been
	killed in the Goliad Massacre; Bonham, the county seat, was named
	for another hero of the Texas Revolution, James Bonham, who died at
	the Alamo and who is now honored with a statue at the county
	courthouse; and
	WHEREAS, A land of gently rolling hills that are bounded by
	the Red River to the north, Fannin County provides good land for
	farming and ranching, and those pursuits have been economic
	mainstays since the county was established; today, cattle, corn,
	wheat, milo, pecans, and hay are key products, and the many acres of
	farmland in the county create a tranquil, pastoral landscape; other
	industries, such as communications and manufacturing, help to
	strengthen and diversify the economy; and
	WHEREAS, Bonham, with a population of approximately 10,000,
	is the county's largest city; it was the hometown of Sam Rayburn,
	the legendary Texas politician who was a member of Congress for 48
	years and who still ranks as the longest-serving speaker of the U.S.
	House of Representatives; his legacy is recalled at the Sam Rayburn
	Library and Museum and at the Sam Rayburn House Museum; in addition,
	Bonham is the site of the Fannin County Museum of History, the
	Creative Arts Center, and Fort Inglish Park, which contains several
	restored log cabins from the 1830s and a replica of the stockade
	erected in the vicinity by early settlers; and
	WHEREAS, The county also offers a number of attractions for
	outdoor enthusiasts; Lake Bonham comprises more than 1,000 acres of
	water, and is bordered by a golf course and camping facilities;
	other lakes are found at Bonham State Park and the Caddo National
	Grasslands preserve, which offer opportunities for hiking,
	fishing, biking, and other activities; and
	WHEREAS, The hardworking residents of Fannin County may take
	pride in their area's rich history, productive businesses, and
	abundant recreational activities, and it is indeed fitting to pay
	tribute to their many contributions to the State of Texas; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 2017, as Fannin County
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
	sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
	Phillips
	Straus Goldman Oliverson
	Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
	Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
	Alvarado Gooden Parker
	Anchia Guerra Paul
	Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
	Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
	Arévalo Hefner Phillips
	Ashby Hernandez Pickett
	Bailes Herrero Price
	Bell Hinojosa Raney
	Bernal Holland Raymond
	Biedermann Howard Reynolds
	Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
	Bohac Hunter Roberts
	Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
	Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
	Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
	Burrows Kacal Sanford
	Button Keough Schaefer
	Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
	Canales King of Parker Schubert
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Clardy Klick Sheffield
	Coleman Koop Shine
	Collier Krause Simmons
	Cook Kuempel Smithee
	Cortez Lambert Springer
	Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
	Craddick Lang Stickland
	Cyrier Larson Stucky
	Dale Laubenberg Swanson
	Darby Leach Thierry
	Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
	Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
	Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
	Deshotel Martinez Turner
	Dukes Metcalf Uresti
	Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
	Elkins Miller Villalba
	Faircloth Minjarez Vo
	Fallon Moody Walle
	Farrar Morrison White
	Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
	Frank Murphy Workman
	Frullo Murr Wray
	Geren Neave Wu
	Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
	Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 647 was adopted by the House on February
	28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House