Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Montague County Day at the State Capitol.
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Montague County are gathering in
Austin on March 26, 2025, in celebration of Montague County Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the Red River in the Western Cross
Timbers of North Central Texas, this region was originally
inhabited by the Comanche, Wichita, and Kiowa Indians; in 1858, the
county was organized from portions of Cooke County and named for
Daniel Montague, surveyor of the Fannin Land District and veteran
of the Mexican War; when federal troops withdrew from the area
during the Civil War, Indian raids caused the population to decline
until the 1870s, when an organized effort was made to drive native
tribes from the county; by the early 1880s, the population had grown
to 11,000 people; and
WHEREAS, An abundance of grasslands attracted cattlemen to
the region in the 1860s, and the emergence of large cattle ranches
subsequently brought railroads to the county; by 1892, it was home
to three rail systems that contributed to the area’s growth and
development as a center for agribusiness; in the early years, the
county’s economy was dominated by cattle ranching and cotton
production, and in the 20th century, it expanded to incorporate
other crops, as well as oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, Today, Montague County is home to more than 20,000
people, and its economy benefits from the retail, health care, and
educational services industries; notable communities include the
county seat of Montague, as well as Saint Jo, Bowie, and Nocona,
where the Nocona Boot Company was established in 1887; residents
and visitors alike benefit from the recreational opportunities
afforded by Lake Nocona and Amon G. Carter Lake, and outdoor
enthusiasts are drawn to the area for activities such as boating,
fishing, and hunting; it also hosts a number of annual events, among
them the Chisholm Trail Rodeo, the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo, and the
Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival; and
WHEREAS, The people of Montague County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 26, 2025, as Montague County Day at the State
Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.
