SR194 - Recognizing March 4 and 5, 2025, as Hunt County Days.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Hunt County and members of the   Greenville Chamber of Commerce are visiting Austin on March 4 and   5, 2025, to celebrate Hunt County Days at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Located in northeastern Texas, the land that   forms Hunt County was initially settled by Anglo Americans who   had received land grants from the Mexican government; the county   was established in 1846 out of portions of Fannin and Nacogdoches   Counties and was named after Memucan Hunt Jr., who served as the   secretary of the navy for the Republic of Texas as well as the   republic's first minister to the United States; and          WHEREAS, Agriculture was the county's leading industry   until it was surpassed by manufacturing during the 20th century;   today, the county is home to more than 113,000 people, with   Greenville, the county seat, and Commerce serving as the largest   cities; the many educational and vocational resources available   to residents include East Texas A&M University and the Greenville   Center campus of Paris Junior College; and          WHEREAS, Hunt County boasts a number of attractions and   historical monuments, among them Lake Tawakoni State Park, the   Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum, and the Northeast Texas   Children's Museum; in addition, the county hosts popular annual   events, such as the Hunt County Fair and Livestock Show; and          WHEREAS, Area residents benefit from the leadership of   County Judge Bobby W. Stovall and the members of the Hunt County   Commissioners Court, Mark Hutchins, David Monroe, Garry Smith,   and Steven Harrison; and          WHEREAS, The Greenville Chamber of Commerce, which is   currently led by president and CEO Shelley Corrales and board   chair Mandy Stewart, is dedicated to promoting economic growth   and fostering a favorable business climate in the area; over the   years, the organization has made a positive impact through a   variety of initiatives, including the Ambassador Program, the   Hunt County Senior Service Alliance, the Leadership Hunt County   program, and the Greenville Young Professionals program; and          WHEREAS, The people of Hunt County have worked hard to   preserve their history and way of life even as they look forward   to the opportunities of the future, and it is indeed fitting to   pay tribute to their many contributions to the Lone Star State;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 4 and 5, 2025, as Hunt County   Days at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation.     Paxton, Hall                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate