Bill Text: TX HR166 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 166

Bill Title: Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-03-14 - Reported enrolled [HR166 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR166-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 166



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Waco are gathering in Austin on
	March 19, 2025, to celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Waco was founded in 1849 and played a central role in
	the development of the Lone Star State in the 1880s; it served as a
	center for cotton farming, a stopping point for cowboys on the
	Chisholm Trail, and a thriving transportation and marketing hub;
	and
	WHEREAS, By the mid-1900s, Waco had grown into an important
	manufacturing center, and in recent decades, other sectors such as
	supply chain management, health care, and aerospace and defense
	have made significant contributions to the local economy; and
	WHEREAS, Tourism is also a factor in the region's prosperity,
	and Waco has one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the state;
	residents and visitors alike are drawn to such attractions as the
	Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and
	Museum, as well as the scenic surroundings of Lake Waco and Cameron
	Park on the banks of the Brazos River; and
	WHEREAS, Institutions of higher education have been a key
	element in Waco's success throughout its history; Baylor University
	has been a part of the city since 1887, and Texas State Technical
	College and McLennan Community College have further enhanced the
	town's reputation as a place of learning and innovation; and
	WHEREAS, During the presidency of George W. Bush, Waco was
	home to the White House Press Center, which provided briefing and
	office facilities for the press corps when President Bush was at the
	"Western White House," his ranch in Crawford, 20 miles west of Waco;
	and
	WHEREAS, A fitting symbol of the City of Waco's
	forward-thinking attitude is the home of the Greater Waco Chamber
	of Commerce, which opened in June 2008 and was specifically
	designed to qualify for gold-level certification from the United
	States Green Building Council; the structure incorporates a range
	of innovative features to create an environmentally sensitive
	landmark that serves as a model for additional sustainable
	construction projects; and
	WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their unique heritage, the
	citizens of Waco are looking ahead to the opportunities of the
	future, and they may reflect with pride on their contributions to
	the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the
	State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
	wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.

	Curry

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 166 was adopted by the House on March
	13, 2025, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House