HR100 - Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 100       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders from Montgomery   County are convening in Austin on March 4, 2025, to celebrate   Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Located at the southern edge of East Texas's Piney   Woods, Montgomery County was founded by the Congress of the   Republic of Texas in 1837. The historic city of Montgomery is known   as the birthplace of the Texas flag, designed by Montgomery   resident Dr. Charles B. Stewart and adopted by the Texas Congress   in 1839. This flag has represented the state since it joined the   Union in 1845; and          WHEREAS, The arrival of railroads in the 1870s and 1880s   spurred a lumber boom that revitalized Montgomery County's   agricultural economy post-Civil War. Houston lumberman Isaac   Conroe established a sawmill in 1881, and the town of Conroe, which   developed around the mill, became the county seat eight years   later. The discovery of oil in 1931 led to another economic surge,   and today, oil production, the lumber industry, and ranching   contribute to the area's prosperity; and          WHEREAS, East Montgomery County has seen significant   residential and commercial growth, with residents enjoying   proximity to Houston's cultural amenities and The Woodlands, as   well as access to Lake Houston Wilderness Park and three regional   lakes; and          WHEREAS, This visit to the State Capitol is organized by the   Conroe/Lake Conroe, Woodlands Area, Greater Magnolia Parkway,   Greater East Montgomery County, Montgomery Area, and Montgomery   County Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. Members of these associations   work to enhance economic development and quality of life throughout   Montgomery County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the   nation; and          WHEREAS, The residents of this dynamic county take great   pride in their rich history as they strive to build an even brighter   future. It is fitting to honor them and their unique contributions   to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County   Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to the   visiting delegation for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.     Holt     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 100 was adopted by the House on April   17, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House