HR234 - Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Montague County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 234       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Montague County are gathering in   Austin on February 18, 2025, in celebration of Montague County Day   at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated on the Red River in the Western Cross   Timbers of North Central Texas, this region was originally   inhabited by the Comanche, Wichita, and Kiowa Indians; in 1858, the   county was organized from portions of Cooke County and named for   Daniel Montague, surveyor of the Fannin Land District and veteran   of the Mexican War; when federal troops withdrew from the area   during the Civil War, Indian raids caused the population to decline   until the 1870s, when an organized effort was made to drive native   tribes from the county; by the early 1880s, the population had grown   to 11,000 people; and          WHEREAS, An abundance of grasslands attracted cattlemen to   the region in the 1860s, and the emergence of large cattle ranches   subsequently brought railroads to the county; by 1892, it was home   to three rail systems that contributed to the area's growth and   development as a center for agribusiness; in the early years, the   county's economy was dominated by cattle ranching and cotton   production, and in the 20th century, it expanded to incorporate   other crops, as well as oil and gas production; and          WHEREAS, Today, Montague County is home to more than 20,000   people, and its economy benefits from the retail, health care, and   educational services industries; notable communities include the   county seat of Montague, as well as Saint Jo, Bowie, and Nocona,   where the Nocona Boot Company was established in 1887; residents   and visitors alike benefit from the recreational opportunities   afforded by Lake Nocona and Amon G. Carter Lake, and outdoor   enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as boating,   fishing, and hunting; it also hosts a number of annual events, among   them the Chisholm Trail Rodeo, the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo, and the   Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival; and          WHEREAS, The people of Montague County take great pride in   their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter   future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique   contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize February 18, 2025, as Montague 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. 234 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House