Bill Text: TX HR628 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-13 - Reported enrolled [HR628 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR628-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 628

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are
gathering in Austin on March 8, 2017, to celebrate Golden Crescent
Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, This year's event is being presented by the Victoria
and Port Lavaca Chambers of Commerce, two noteworthy organizations
that are dedicated to promoting growth and economic development in
their communities; both support activities and functions to
strengthen and expand the relationships that make the Golden
Crescent region an important contributor to the prosperity of the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Victoria County greatly benefits from such
industries as agribusiness, petrochemicals, and tourism; moreover,
the city of Victoria is an educational and cultural hub for the
Coastal Bend, and the region's vibrant heritage is showcased by
such attractions as the Museum of the Coastal Bend and by the
Romanesque Revival architecture of the Victoria County Courthouse;
and
WHEREAS, Blessed with abundant resources and a colorful
history, Calhoun County has approximately 560 miles of coastline,
and its economy is supported by marine construction, manufacturing,
and the petroleum industry; residents and visitors alike may enjoy
a number of annual activities and events, including the Calhoun
County Fair, the Flip Flop Festival and BBQ by the Bay, and Market
Days in Port Lavaca; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are
confidently facing the future while continuing to embrace their
rich past, and they may take great pride in the significant role the
Golden Crescent region continues to play in the story of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Morrison
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 628 was adopted by the House on March 8,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House