H.C.R. No. 70
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Mineola are celebrating the 150th
  anniversary of their community's founding in 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Mineola was established in 1873 when the
  International-Great Northern Railroad and the Texas and Pacific
  Railway built lines through the northeastern region of the state;
  the town became a vital part of the area's commerce, and trains
  often stopped for crew and passengers to drink from the
  "health-giving" waters of the community's artesian well; and
         WHEREAS, By 1890, the population of Mineola had grown to
  2,000 people, and the town boasted seven churches and several
  schools, hotels, and banks; the local economy was supported by the
  timber industry, as well as cattle raising and the production of a
  variety of agricultural crops; a chair factory was opened in 1886,
  and the facility later operated as a crate and basket factory until
  1952; in the 1940s, the discovery of oil in Wood County and the
  construction of a railroad shop further bolstered the town's
  economy; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Mineola is a designated "National Main Street
  City," and its picturesque downtown is a popular destination for
  tourists; in addition to a variety of local shops and restaurants,
  residents and visitors alike enjoy such attractions as the annual
  Iron Horse Heritage Festival, the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the
  Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater; and
         WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build
  an even brighter future, the people of Mineola are justifiably
  proud of their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor their
  contributions to the story of the Lone Star State on this milestone
  occasion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of Mineola and
  extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future.
 
  Hefner
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 70 was adopted by the House on March
  8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 70 was adopted by the Senate on
  March 22, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor