Floor SpeechCeremonial2025-03-24

COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS

Agriculture

Context

On 2025-03-24, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX-4) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS" in the House. The speech addressed agriculture.

Full Text

COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E242-E243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 24, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Bonham, Texas. Bonham's rich history began in autumn of 1837 as Fort Inglish, a small, fortified blockhouse and stockade constructed by Mr. Bailey Inglish and his neighbors to protect against [[Page E243]] raids by Native Americans at the time. As the prior elected sheriff of nearby Miller County, Arkansas, Mr. Inglish was familiar with these attacks and determined to protect families who sought refuge at Fort Inglish. The fort and its settlement quickly grew, and in 1840, Mr. Inglish was appointed to lead its newly established post office. Initially known as Bois D'Arc, the settlement was renamed in 1844 in honor of James Butler Bonham, who died in 1836 as a messenger and one of the final defenders during the Battle of the Alamo. On February 2, 1848, Bonham officially became incorporated as a city. From its early beginnings, Bonham has been enriched with deep history. The city rapidly grew as a trading post and key point for settlers heading west. Throughout the late 1800's, Bonham became a center for agriculture, especially cotton, and later developed a strong industrial base. The city saw the rise of various industries, including manufacturing, and Bonham became a regional hub for trade and commerce. Moreover, the concurrent evolution of the railroad further connected Bonham to other regions in Texas and beyond, opening the gate to new economic opportunities and westward expansion that built the Nation we know today. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to commemorate this historic occasion. We should always look to the past every now and then to protect and preserve our Nation's history for future generations to admire. ____________________

View original source →

COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E242-E243] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BONHAM, TEXAS ______ HON. PAT FALLON of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 24, 2025 Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Bonham, Texas. Bonham's rich history began in autumn of 1837 as Fort Inglish, a small, fortified blockhouse and stockade constructed by Mr. Bailey Inglish and his neighbors to protect against [[Page E243]] raids by Native Americans at the time. As the prior elected sheriff of nearby Miller County, Arkansas, Mr. Inglish was familiar with these attacks and determined to protect families who sought refuge at Fort Inglish. The fort and its settlement quickly grew, and in 1840, Mr. Inglish was appointed to lead its newly established post office. Initially known as Bois D'Arc, the settlement was renamed in 1844 in honor of James Butler Bonham, who died in 1836 as a messenger and one of the final defenders during the Battle of the Alamo. On February 2, 1848, Bonham officially became incorporated as a city. From its early beginnings, Bonham has been enriched with deep history. The city rapidly grew as a trading post and key point for settlers heading west. Throughout the late 1800's, Bonham became a center for agriculture, especially cotton, and later developed a strong industrial base. The city saw the rise of various industries, including manufacturing, and Bonham became a regional hub for trade and commerce. Moreover, the concurrent evolution of the railroad further connected Bonham to other regions in Texas and beyond, opening the gate to new economic opportunities and westward expansion that built the Nation we know today. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to commemorate this historic occasion. We should always look to the past every now and then to protect and preserve our Nation's history for future generations to admire. ____________________