Bill Text: TX HR608 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Wylie Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-04 - Reported enrolled [HR608 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR608-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 608 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Residents of Wylie are gathering in Austin on | ||
| February 27, 2019, to celebrate Wylie Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Originally known as Nickelville, the community | ||
| received a new name in preparation for the advent of the Gulf, | ||
| Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in Collin County; according to | ||
| legend, the agent and engineer in charge of the rail project, | ||
| Colonel W. D. Wylie, promised to buy new baseball uniforms for the | ||
| local team if they would rename the town in his honor; the name | ||
| became official in 1886 with the submission of an application for a | ||
| post office; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Colonel Wylie purchased 100 acres along the tracks, | ||
| laid north of the earlier settlement, and divided the land into city | ||
| lots, which he sold at considerable profit; Wylie was incorporated | ||
| in November 1887, and the following year, another rail line, the | ||
| St. Louis Southwestern, brought further opportunity; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Benefiting from the transportation hub, as well as | ||
| the rich Blackland Prairies soil, Wylie farmers prospered, making | ||
| weekly shipments of hogs, produce, cotton, and onions; the town had | ||
| more than 35 businesses before 1920, and it grew even during the | ||
| Great Depression, as dairy farming increased to meet the needs of | ||
| nearby Dallas; Wylie continued to flourish following World War II, | ||
| with the construction of Lake Lavon and related offices for the | ||
| North Texas Municipal Water District; the booming economy of the | ||
| Metroplex later caused Wylie to expand into Rockwall and Dallas | ||
| Counties; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Wylie's colorful history illustrates the importance | ||
| of railroads in the development of Texas agriculture, and residents | ||
| may take pride in their rich heritage as they continue to build a | ||
| dynamic future; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Wylie Day at the | ||
| State Capitol and extend to the members of the visiting delegation | ||
| best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable stay in Austin. | ||
| Noble | ||
| Button | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 608 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
