HR233 - Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Brown County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 233       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Brown County are gathering in   Austin on February 19, 2025, to celebrate Brown County Day at the   State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated near the geographic center of Texas, Brown   County features rolling, hilly land drained by the Colorado River   on its southern border; early settlers came to the valleys of Pecan   Bayou and Jim Ned Creek in 1856, and the county was formed and named   for Captain Henry Stevenson Brown, a company commander in the   battle of Velasco and a delegate to the Convention of 1832; and          WHEREAS, Although the county's early economy centered on   cattle ranching, farmers moved to the area in the late 1800s, and   the arrival of two major railroad lines at the turn of the 20th   century brought further development; in 1879, oil was discovered   near the town of Grosvenor, and commercial oil production began in   the county seat of Brownwood in 1917; and          WHEREAS, Today, Brown County has a population of nearly   39,000 people; the county is the site of manufacturing plants for   Kohler and 3M Company, which both serve as major employers in the   area; additionally, Howard Payne University, which was established   in Brownwood in 1889, is home to a vibrant community of resident and   commuter students who benefit from a wide range of academic and   athletic opportunities; and          WHEREAS, Brown County attracts outdoor enthusiasts to Lake   Brownwood State Park, which provides ample space for hiking, bird   watching, swimming, kayaking, and more; locals and visitors alike   enjoy the Brown County Museum of History, located in the old county   jail, and the 36th Division Memorial Park at Camp Bowie showcases   authentic military equipment and vehicles from World War II through   the Vietnam War era; and          WHEREAS, The hardworking and forward-looking citizens of   Brown County are building on a long tradition of industry and   achievement, and it is indeed fitting to pay tribute to 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 February 19, 2025, as Brown County Day   at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Spiller     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 233 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House