Bill Text: TX HR400 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 19, 2019, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR400 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR400-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 400

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Panola County are gathering in Austin
on February 19, 2019, 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; on March 30, 1846, the Texas Legislature
officially created Panola County, 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, Panola County enjoys a diversified
economy, primarily based in oil and gas production, agriculture,
food processing, and timber; 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
Murvaul Lake; and
WHEREAS, With nearly 50 Texas Historical Commission markers,
Panola County has a rich and fascinating history; it 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, Carthage, which was named a National Main Street
City in Texas in 2011, is also home to Panola College and the
historic Esquire Theater, which hosts the Country Music Hayride
live music show every Saturday night; other popular events taking
place in the county seat include the Piney Woods Quilt Festival in
April and the Potlatch in October, which features a karaoke
contest, a car show, and arts and crafts; in addition, the
Footprints in the Sand monument, a poignant religious sculpture at
Pippen Memorial Park, was completed in 2014; 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 and their unique
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2019, as Panola County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in
Austin.
Paddie
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
Allen Guillen Ortega
Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
Anchia Harless Paddie
Anderson Harris Parker
Ashby Hefner Patterson
Bailes Hernandez Paul
Beckley Herrero Perez
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
Bernal Howard Ramos
Biedermann Huberty Raney
Blanco Hunter Raymond
Bohac Israel Reynolds
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
Cain Klick Sheffield
Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
Canales Kuempel Shine
Capriglione Lambert Smith
Clardy Landgraf Smithee
Cole Lang Springer
Coleman Larson Stephenson
Collier Leach Stickland
Cortez Leman Stucky
Craddick Longoria Swanson
Cyrier Lozano Talarico
Darby Lucio III Thierry
Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
Deshotel Meyer Toth
Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miller VanDeaver
Fierro Minjarez Vo
Flynn Moody Walle
Frank Morrison White
Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Geren Murphy Wray
Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
Goldman Neave Zedler
González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
Goodwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 400 was adopted by the House on February
19, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House