Bill Text: TX HR265 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Palmhurst Day at the State Capitol and paying tribute to the life and legacy of Palmhurst mayor Ramiro Jose Rodriguez Jr.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-22 - Reported enrolled [HR265 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR265-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 265 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Distinguished citizens of Palmhurst are gathering | ||
| in Austin on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Palmhurst Day at the | ||
| State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Development in the region began in 1912, when John | ||
| H. Shary invested in property and irrigation to expand early | ||
| experimental citrus groves into a commercial venture; remembered as | ||
| the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry," he built what is now | ||
| known as the Shary Shivers Estate, a historic home where President | ||
| Dwight D. Eisenhower visited and the 37th governor of Texas, Allan | ||
| Shivers, married Marialice Shary; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Officially incorporated on January 25, 1964, | ||
| Palmhurst is governed by a mayor and five city council members and | ||
| is today home to some 2,600 people; this business-friendly town | ||
| boasts a host of retail shops, and the region's climate is favorable | ||
| to tourism as well as agriculture; visitors can observe numerous | ||
| beautiful species of local and migratory birds in the area, and they | ||
| are drawn to such attractions as the Hidalgo Pumphouse, which | ||
| houses machinery that was used for development a century ago; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The city of Palmhurst was served for more than two | ||
| decades by Mayor Ramiro Jose Rodriguez Jr., who passed away on April | ||
| 5, 2022, at the age of 68; after taking office in 1999, he guided the | ||
| city through a period of considerable growth, and his many | ||
| achievements included establishing the city's first police | ||
| department and municipal court and attracting businesses such as | ||
| Walmart, H-E-B, and Walgreens that have provided employment | ||
| opportunities and enhanced the quality of life enjoyed by area | ||
| residents; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The residents of Palmhurst were fortunate to benefit | ||
| from Mayor Rodriguez's leadership and dedication, and they may | ||
| reflect with gratitude on the knowledge that his contributions will | ||
| benefit their outstanding community for years to come; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Palmhurst Day at | ||
| the State Capitol and pay special tribute to the life and legacy of | ||
| the Honorable Ramiro Jose Rodriguez Jr. | ||
| Muñoz, Jr. | ||
| Longoria | ||
| Guerra | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 22, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
