Bill Text: TX HR224 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR224 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR224-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 224

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
established as Mark Belt in 1893, but the following year, its name
was changed to reflect the large number of pear trees in the area;
by 1898, the town had a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75 residents;
however, its growth slowed considerably, and many of its fruit
trees were destroyed when it was hit by the Galveston hurricane in
1900; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive local
agriculture, until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of
damage; Pearland bounced back a second time, though, and in 1934,
oil and gas were discovered in the area, prompting significant
growth in the decades that followed; and
WHEREAS, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to
Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah
Boardwalk, and the beaches in Galveston, Pearland maintains its own
unique character; in 1999, it was named an All-America City by the
National Civic League, and its notable attractions include the more
than 100-year-old Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot,
Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and manufacturing
area known as the Kirby District; and
WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of
commerce that works diligently to further the city's development
and keep the citizenry informed on matters that affect the region;
the city also boasts a highly rated school system that is committed
to helping with workforce development; moreover, the University of
Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is meeting area needs with the
addition of a health science building, and the city benefits from an
ongoing partnership between the university and Alvin Community
College; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Pearland has experienced
explosive growth, substantial development, and a handful of
tragedies along the way, but it would not be what it is today
without that history; from humble beginnings to becoming one of the
fastest-growing communities in the country, Pearland will continue
its neighborly and warm traditions for generations to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Thompson of Brazoria
Phelan Guerra Murr
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
Allison Harless Noble
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
Ashby Harrison Orr
Bailes Hayes Ortega
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
Bernal Herrero Perez
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
Bonnen Holland Price
Bowers Howard Ramos
Bryant Hull Raney
Buckley Hunter Raymond
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
Canales Kacal Schofield
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
Cole Kitzman Shine
Collier Klick Slaton
Cook Kuempel Slawson
Cortez Lalani Smith
Craddick Lambert Smithee
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
Darby Leach Stucky
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
Dean Longoria Talarico
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
Gates Meyer Turner
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
Geren Moody Vasut
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on February
22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House