SR246 - Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Corsicana/Navarro County Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Corsicana and throughout Navarro   County are gathering at the State Capitol on March 18, 2025, to   celebrate the role their region has played in the colorful story   of Texas; and            WHEREAS, Established with the approval of the state   legislature on April 25, 1846, Navarro County was named after   José Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of   Independence; and            WHEREAS, In 1848, a 100-acre plot of land was donated for   the creation of a county seat, with the name, Corsicana, chosen   by Mr. Navarro to honor his father's birthplace on the isle of   Corsica; the community developed as a trading and shipping center   following the completion of the Houston and Texas Central   Railroad in 1871; and            WHEREAS, With Corsicana experiencing substantial   population growth, an effort was made to drill for groundwater   beneath the city's soil in 1894; this led to the discovery of   oil, and consequently, the first oil boom in the state of   Texas, forever changing the economy and destiny of Navarro   County; more than 200 million barrels of oil have since been   pumped from the county, which claims the longest continuous   oil flow in Texas history; and            WHEREAS, Today, petroleum, diversified manufacturing,   and agriculture continue to bolster the economy; among the   varied crops grown in the region's fertile black loam are corn,   cotton, hay, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers, and local ranches   raise beef and dairy cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and   horses; and            WHEREAS, Corsicana remains the cultural center of Navarro   County, and residents of this fine city benefit from the   outstanding and affordable educational opportunities provided by   Navarro College; the community thrives as a major distribution   point and is home to a Russell Stover candy factory and the   Navarro Pecan Company, one of the largest pecan-shelling   facilities in the world; the celebrated Collin Street Bakery is   also a favorite of visitors passing through town, and orders are   received for its delectable fruitcake from every corner of the   globe; and            WHEREAS, Enhancing the quality of life in the area,   outlets for recreation are found at nearby Navarro Mills Lake,   Lake Halbert, and Richland Chambers Reservoir; in addition,   the county's fascinating history is preserved at such   attractions as the Pearce Museum and Pioneer Village;   moreover, every spring the Corsicana Derrick Days festival   celebrates the area oil and gas industry and its economic   benefits; and            WHEREAS, The resourceful citizens of Navarro County have   made many notable contributions to the cultural fabric of   Texas, and they take justifiable pride in the rich heritage and   unique amenities that make their region such a notable part of   the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Corsicana/Navarro   County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation.     Hall                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate