86R7697 KSM-D
 
  By: Harris H.R. No. 80
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Navarro County are gathering in
  Austin on March 6, 2019, to celebrate Navarro County Day at the
  State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state
  legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after José
  Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence;
  two years later, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for the
  creation of a county seat, with the name, Corsicana, chosen by
  Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of Corsica; and
         WHEREAS, The community developed as a trading and shipping
  center after the completion of the Houston and Texas Central
  Railroad in 1871; substantial population growth followed, and an
  effort was made to drill for groundwater; this drilling led to the
  discovery of oil, and consequently, the first oil boom in the state
  of Texas, and it forever changed the economy and destiny of Navarro
  County; more than 200 million barrels of oil have since been pumped
  from the county, which claims the longest continuous oil flow in
  Texas history; and
         WHEREAS, Today, petroleum, diversified manufacturing, and
  agriculture continue to bolster the economy; among the varied crops
  grown in the region's fertile black loam are corn, cotton, wheat,
  sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches raise beef cattle, dairy
  cows, and horses; and
         WHEREAS, Residents of the area benefit from the educational
  opportunities provided by Navarro College and the recreational
  activities found at Navarro Mills Lake, Lake Halbert, and
  Richland-Chambers Reservoir; in addition, the county's fascinating
  history is preserved at such attractions as the Pearce Museum, the
  Glenn Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History, and Pioneer
  Village; moreover, every spring the Corsicana Derrick Days festival
  celebrates the area oil and gas industry and its economic benefits;
  and
         WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the
  hardworking citizens of Navarro County are looking ahead to the
  opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on
  their contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star
  State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 6, 2019, as Navarro County Day
  at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
  best wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in Austin.