HCR126 - Designating Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      H.C.R. No. 126       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The city of Corrigan in Polk County has long played   an important role in the state's timber industry; and          WHEREAS, Situated amidst the rich pine forests of East Texas,   Corrigan experienced a significant boom in timber production   following the completion of the Houston, East and West Texas   Railway in 1881, and the Trinity and Sabine Railway in 1882; at that   time, 17 sawmills operated in the area, and timber became a mainstay   of the local economy; additional mills and plants were constructed   over the course of the 20th century, including facilities focused   on particle board and other products; and          WHEREAS, Today, Corrigan hosts four major timber production   plants as well as several smaller timber businesses; the main items   produced in the area include plywood, oriented strand board, and   lumber, which are used worldwide; in addition, the city's timber   products support a variety of other industries, from construction   to paper manufacturing, thereby making a positive impact across   Texas; and          WHEREAS, Corrigan's timber businesses have demonstrated a   steadfast commitment to responsible forestry practices; the   implementation of eco-friendly procedures helps ensure the   protection and preservation of renewable timber resources and   promotes carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation; and          WHEREAS, The Corrigan-Camden Independent School District   offers career and technical education opportunities, such as the   Woodworks Program, to connect students with jobs in the timber   industry; the district also partners with prominent manufacturers   RoyOMartin and Georgia-Pacific to provide mentoring programs,   student incentives, and supplies for student construction   projects; and          WHEREAS, Timber production has been integral to the heritage   and prosperity of Corrigan, and it is indeed fitting that the city   be recognized for its many contributions to this important sector   of the Texas economy; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital   of Texas; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section   391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect   until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.     Ashby       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 126 was adopted by the House on May   7, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 136, Nays 1, 6 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 126 was adopted by the Senate on May   14, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor