HR815 - Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Erath County Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 815       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Citizens of Erath County are gathering at the State   Capitol on April 10, 2025, to celebrate Erath County Day; and          WHEREAS, Formed in 1856, Erath County is named for   George B. Erath, an original surveyor of the area; cotton farming   was an important early industry, and fruit orchards, dairy and   poultry farms, and other agricultural ventures later became   prominent; coal mining also provided jobs, and the Thurber Brick   Company was established in 1918 to manufacture such materials as   tile and paving bricks; and          WHEREAS, The seat of Erath County, Stephenville is situated   along the Bosque River; it was named in honor of John M. Stephen,   who settled there in 1854 and donated land for the townsite;   Stephenville has received the Main Street designation from the   Texas Historical Commission, and the 1892 Erath County Courthouse   designed by James Riely Gordon is renowned for its beauty; serving   as a hub for the area's agricultural operations, Stephenville is   also the site of medical facilities and retail businesses, with a   range of manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies, adding   economic diversity to the community; and          WHEREAS, The Stephenville Independent School District serves   approximately 3,600 students at three elementary schools, an   intermediate school and junior high school, and Stephenville High   School; the district places a strong emphasis on the core values of   initiative, integrity, and growth in preparing students for the   challenges and opportunities of the future; and          WHEREAS, The county is also home to two higher education   facilities, Ranger College and Tarleton State University, which is   a four-year institution that was established in 1899; a member of   The Texas A&M University System, Tarleton boasts an enrollment of   more than 17,000 students and offers over 100 undergraduate and   graduate degree plans; made up of seven academic colleges and four   schools, the university offers a number of doctoral degrees and   expanded online programs; and          WHEREAS, Beloved for its rich Western heritage and rural   friendliness, Erath County is one of the treasures of Texas, and its   citizens may indeed take pride in the place they call home; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Erath County Day at   the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Slawson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 815 was adopted by the House on April   10, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House