Bill Text: TX SR64 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-19 - Again read [SR64 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR64-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, Residents of Panola County are gathering in | ||
Austin on February 19, 2013, to celebrate Panola County Day at | ||
the State Capitol; and | ||
WHEREAS, | ||
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, Home to nearly 50 Texas Historical Commission | ||
markers, Panola 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, Carthage, which was named a National Main Street | ||
City in Texas in 2011, is also home to the historic Esquire | ||
Theater, which plays host to the Country Music Hayride every | ||
Saturday night; other popular events taking place in the county | ||
seat include the Piney Woods Quilt Festival in April and the East | ||
Texas Oil and Gas Blast in October, which features live music, a | ||
car show, and arts and crafts; the Footprints in the Sand | ||
monument, a poignant religious sculpture, is expected to be | ||
completed in the fall of 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, The citizens of Panola County have long made an | ||
important contribution to the Lone Star State, and it is most | ||
fitting that they be honored on this special day; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as Panola | ||
County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting | ||
delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful | ||
visit to Austin. | ||
Eltife | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 28, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |