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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443          WHEREAS, Proud residents of Jack County are gathering in   Austin on April 29, 2025, in celebration of Jack County Day at the   State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Situated in the Cross Timbers and Prairies   ecological region of North Central Texas, this area was   originally inhabited by the Caddo and Comanche tribes; in 1856,   the county was created and named for William H. and Patrick C.   Jack, who were participants in the Texas Revolution; after   federal troops withdrew from the region during the Civil War,   Indian raids caused the population to decline; in response, the   U.S. Army established Fort Richardson in 1867 to protect   pioneers, and it was active until 1878, when the threat of   attacks had ultimately subsided; by 1880, the population had   grown to more than 6,600 people, over 10 times what it had been a   decade prior; and          WHEREAS, In its early years, the county's economy was   driven by farming and cattle ranching, with corn, grain, and   cotton being key crops; the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island   and Texas Railway in 1898 brought additional growth to the area   and connected it more directly with outside markets; following   the discovery of oil in the 1920s, petroleum production became a   significant part of life in the region; and          WHEREAS, Today, Jack County is home to more than 8,800   people, and its economy benefits from the oil and gas, health   care, construction, and retail industries; notable communities   include the county seat of Jacksboro as well as Bryson, Perrin,   and Jermyn; residents and visitors alike enjoy recreational   opportunities afforded by Lakes Jacksboro and Bridgeport, and   outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the region for activities such   as fishing and hunting; the county also hosts a number of annual   events, among them the Chili Fest and the Main Street Classic Car   Show, and other attractions include Fort Richardson State Park   and the Jack County Museum; and          WHEREAS, Honoring their heritage as they embrace the   opportunities of the future, the citizens of Jack County may take   great pride in the role their communities have played in the   story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize April 29, 2025, as Jack County Day   at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting   delegation.     Hagenbuch                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 29, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate