H.R. No. 1362 is a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the City of McCamey, Texas, which will be celebrated in 2025. The resolution highlights the city's rapid development following the discovery of oil in the area in 1925, which attracted families, workers, and entrepreneurs to the region. McCamey grew from a small siding on the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway into a bustling city of 10,000 people within months, leading to its incorporation in 1926. The resolution notes the establishment of key community institutions, including the McCamey Independent School District and local media, which laid the groundwork for a lasting community.
Today, McCamey has a population of approximately 1,700 and continues to thrive as an oil-producing town while also benefiting from healthcare, retail, and ranching industries. The resolution acknowledges the efforts of McCamey's residents to preserve their rich history and build a promising future, including the establishment of the Mendoza Trail Museum. The House of Representatives extends its best wishes to the citizens of McCamey as they celebrate this significant milestone in their community's history.