H.R. No. 890

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Harrison County are gathering to
	celebrate Harrison County Day at the State Capitol on March 21,
	2013; and
	WHEREAS, Situated among the rolling piney woods of East
	Texas, Harrison County was first inhabited by the Caddo people, and
	large numbers of non-Native American settlers began to arrive in
	the 1830s; the county was established by the Republic of Texas in
	1839 and named after Texas revolutionary leader Jonas Harrison; and
	WHEREAS, The city of Marshall, founded in 1841, became the
	county seat the following year; at the time of the Civil War, it was
	one of the most populous and prosperous cities in the state, and it
	produced a large amount of saddles, clothing, gunpowder, and
	ammunition for the Confederate Army; and
	WHEREAS, Cotton was the basis for the county's economy for
	many years and continued to be important well into the 20th century;
	in addition, the red and white clay soils of the region are
	excellent for stoneware, and the county is home to numerous pottery
	companies, including Marshall Pottery, which was established in
	1896 and remains one of the largest manufacturers of red clay pots
	in the nation; the area's diverse economy is further enhanced by the
	lumber industry, oil and gas production, manufacturing, and
	ranching and farming; and
	WHEREAS, Outdoor enthusiasts may take advantage of the fine
	opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and boating at Caddo
	Lake State Park, home of the only natural lake in Texas, while those
	interested in the county's past can appreciate the revitalized
	downtown Marshall, which benefited from the Main Street Program and
	other initiatives of the Texas Historical Commission; the 1901
	County Courthouse and the Texas and Pacific Railway Museum and
	Depot have been restored, and the nearby Ginocchio National
	Historic District preserves several other fine examples of early
	Texas architecture; additionally, the Starr Family Home State
	Historic Site showcases a family that was a major contributor to the
	growth of the railroad and cotton industries and the settling of the
	frontier of Texas in the late 1800s; and
	WHEREAS, The educational needs of Harrison County are met by
	such fine institutions as Wiley College, East Texas Baptist
	University, and Texas State Technical College; those schools'
	cultural offerings are supplemented by the Michelson Museum of Art,
	which features work by several important early 20th century
	artists; and
	WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy the county's
	colorful annual festivals, including the FireAnt Festival and
	Western Days in October and the yearly Wonderland of Lights, which
	is held in Marshall during the holiday season and draws visitors
	from all 50 states and around the world; and
	WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage as they work toward
	a bright tomorrow, the citizens of Harrison County may indeed take
	great pride in their unique contribution to the history and culture
	of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2013, as Harrison County Day
	at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
	best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
	Paddie
	Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
	Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
	Alonzo Gooden Otto
	Alvarado Guerra Paddie
	Anchia Guillen Parker
	Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
	Ashby Harless Perez
	Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
	Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
	Bohac Herrero Pickett
	Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
	Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
	Branch Huberty Raney
	Burkett Hughes Ratliff
	Burnam Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Callegari Johnson Riddle
	Canales Kacal Ritter
	Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
	Clardy King of Parker Rose
	Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
	Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
	Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
	Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
	Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
	Creighton Krause Simmons
	Crownover Kuempel Simpson
	Dale Larson Smith
	Darby Laubenberg Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
	J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
	S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
	Deshotel Longoria Strama
	Dukes Lozano Taylor
	Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
	Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
	Elkins Martinez Toth
	Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
	Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
	Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles Villalba
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White
	Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
	Giddings Murphy Wu
	Goldman Naishtat Zedler
	Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 890 was adopted by the House on March
	21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House