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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The city of Corrigan in Polk County has long played |
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an important role in the state's timber industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated amidst the rich pine forests of East Texas, |
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Corrigan experienced a significant boom in timber production |
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following the completion of the Houston, East and West Texas |
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Railway in 1881, and the Trinity and Sabine Railway in 1882; at that |
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time, 17 sawmills operated in the area, and timber became a mainstay |
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of the local economy; additional mills and plants were constructed |
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over the course of the 20th century, including facilities focused |
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on particle board and other products; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Corrigan hosts four major timber production |
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plants as well as several smaller timber businesses; the main items |
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produced in the area include plywood, oriented strand board, and |
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lumber, which are used worldwide; in addition, the city's timber |
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products support a variety of other industries, from construction |
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to paper manufacturing, thereby making a positive impact across |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Corrigan's timber businesses have demonstrated a |
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steadfast commitment to responsible forestry practices; the |
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implementation of eco-friendly procedures helps ensure the |
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protection and preservation of renewable timber resources and |
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promotes carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation; and |
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WHEREAS, The Corrigan-Camden Independent School District |
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offers career and technical education opportunities, such as the |
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Woodworks Program, to connect students with jobs in the timber |
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industry; the district also partners with prominent manufacturers |
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RoyOMartin and Georgia-Pacific to provide mentoring programs, |
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student incentives, and supplies for student construction |
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projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Timber production has been integral to the heritage |
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and prosperity of Corrigan, and it is indeed fitting that the city |
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be recognized for its many contributions to this important sector |
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of the Texas economy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital |
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of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |