SR224 - Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Panola County Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 224          WHEREAS, Residents of Panola County are gathering in   Austin on March 11, 2025, to celebrate Panola County Day at the   State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Located in northeastern Texas and forming part of   the state's border with Louisiana, Panola County covers more than   800 square miles of forests and rolling plains and is traversed   by the Sabine River; the Texas Legislature officially created   Panola County on March 30, 1846, and two years later, voters   chose Carthage as the county seat; and          WHEREAS, It is believed that Judge John Allison, a   prominent civic leader, suggested the name Panola, which may be   derived from the Cherokee word for cotton, ponolo ; the area's   rich soil was well suited to the crop, and cotton became the   county's main agricultural product; today, the lush forests also   make the county a popular destination for hiking, birding, and   camping enthusiasts, while anglers enjoy the good fishing waters   of Martin Creek Lake and Lake Murvaul; and          WHEREAS, Panola County's rich heritage is recognized by   nearly 60 Texas Historical Commission markers; the county was the   birthplace of several notable Texans, including Margie Elizabeth   Neal, the first woman elected to serve in the Texas Senate, and   country music stars Tex Ritter and Jim Reeves; a museum dedicated   to Mr. Ritter and a memorial devoted to Mr. Reeves are located in   Carthage, as is the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, which   honors the legacies of both of these men, along with other   country music legends from the state; and          WHEREAS, Named a National Main Street City in Texas,   Carthage is also home to Panola College and the historic Esquire   Theater, which hosts the Country Music Hayride live show; other   popular events taking place in the county seat include the Piney   Woods Quilt Festival in April, the annual Classic Country Music   Festival Weekend in August, and Potlatch, an art, food, and music   festival that takes place in the fall; and          WHEREAS, The citizens of Panola 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 11, 2025, as Panola County   Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 11, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate