Bill Text: TX HR1786 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the City of Carthage.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR1786 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1786-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1786 |
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Carthage are celebrating the | ||
175th anniversary of the founding of their community in 2023; and | ||
WHEREAS, In 1848, the Panola County commissioners selected a | ||
site for a permanent county seat at the geographic center of the | ||
county, and Jonathan Anderson donated 100 acres of land for the new | ||
town, which was named Carthage; a post office was established in | ||
1849, and the same year, the first county courthouse was | ||
constructed; in 1888, the Texas, Sabine Valley and Northwestern | ||
railroad was extended to the community; and | ||
WHEREAS, The town flourished, spurred by growth in the oil | ||
and gas industry, and today, Carthage is a prospering community | ||
that has earned accreditation from Main Street America for its | ||
efforts in historic preservation and economic development; | ||
residents and visitors alike enjoy such annual events as the | ||
Potlatch art, food, and music festival, as well as a number of | ||
scenic parks; and | ||
WHEREAS, Working to preserve their town's rich history as | ||
they build an even brighter future, the citizens of Carthage may | ||
indeed take great pride in their community as they celebrate this | ||
special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby commemorate the 175th anniversary of the City of | ||
Carthage and extend to its residents sincere best wishes for the | ||
future. | ||
Clardy | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1786 was adopted by the House on May | ||
25, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||