Bill Text: TX SR624 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the City of College Station on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-09 - Reported enrolled [SR624 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR624-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The year 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the | ||
incorporation of College Station, an occasion that provides a | ||
welcome opportunity to pay tribute to the heritage and | ||
achievements of this uniquely Texan city; and | ||
WHEREAS, The community of College Station traces its roots | ||
to the founding of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of | ||
Texas, now known as Texas A&M University, in 1876; because of the | ||
area's isolation from nearby towns, the school administration | ||
provided students and faculty with housing and facilities, and a | ||
community centered around the campus began to develop; in 1877 | ||
area residents acquired a post office, which was designated | ||
"College Station," in reference to the Southern Pacific train | ||
depot located west of the campus; and | ||
WHEREAS, Some six decades later, the community had grown to | ||
such an extent that the establishment of a municipal government | ||
seemed to many to be desirable; the college's board of governors | ||
concurred, and on October 19, 1938, College Station was | ||
incorporated by an overwhelming vote of its citizens; and | ||
WHEREAS, Today, College Station is home to more than 97,000 | ||
residents, who embody the spirit and sense of tradition that | ||
characterize the nation's most vibrant college towns; situated | ||
within the boundaries of Stephen F. Austin's second colony, the | ||
city boasts an array of historic, artistic, and cultural sites, | ||
including the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and it | ||
is one of only two cities in the country with nationally | ||
departments; moreover, in both 2010 and 2011, the College | ||
Station-Bryan area was named the fourth-best-performing small | ||
metropolitan area by the Milken Institute, and it has | ||
consistently been recognized as an attractive location for | ||
businesses, families, and retirees; and | ||
WHEREAS, During this milestone year, residents of College | ||
Station may reflect with pride on their city's proud history and | ||
numerous amenities, as well as on the many contributions that | ||
they and their forebears have made to the culture and prosperity | ||
of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the | ||
incorporation of College Station and extend to its citizens | ||
sincere best wishes for a memorable celebration. | ||
Schwertner | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on April 9, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |