SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  honor the City of Baytown on the occasion of its 75th anniversary
  of incorporation, which was celebrated on January 21, 2023; and
 
         WHEREAS, In 1822, Nathaniel Lynch started a ferry service
  at the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou near
  the Gulf of Mexico; two years later, William Scott, one of
  Stephen F. Austin's Old 300 settlers, established a homestead
  nearby, and a community named Bay Town grew up around it; other
  early settlers included Sam Houston and David G. Burnet, who each
  served as president of the Republic of Texas, and Mrs. Anson
  Jones, wife of the fourth and final Texas president; and
 
         WHEREAS, The area remained mostly rural until 1908, when
  oil was discovered near Tabbs Bay, and in 1916, the first
  offshore drilling site in Texas was established near Goose Creek;
  starting in 1917, two towns, Pelly and Goose Creek, grew up
  around the oil fields, and that same year, Ross S. Sterling
  founded Humble Oil and Refining Company, now known as ExxonMobil;
  in 1923, Humble Oil began laying out streets, installing
  utilities, and financing homes for its employees; in 1947, Pelly
  and Goose Creek consolidated, and on January 24, 1948, the city
  of Baytown was established, with a population of nearly 21,000
  people; and
 
         WHEREAS, Baytown residents gathered at the TEPCO Solutions
  event center to commemorate their city's proud history and its
  many contributions to the growth and success of the state's
  economy since Baytown's incorporation on January 24, 1948; and
 
         WHEREAS, A leader in the development of the oil and gas
  industry, Baytown has been central to the petroleum industry
  throughout its existence; it is where the Exxon Corporation began
  in the early 20th century, and the company continues to be a major
  employer in the Baytown area; and
 
         WHEREAS, Baytown is home to stellar cultural and
  educational institutions, such as Lee College, which has been
  consistently recognized for its excellent programs and is one
  of the top two-year colleges in the nation; the Lee College
  Performing Arts Center, the Art Gallery of Baytown, and the
  Baytown Public Art Program offer a variety of cultural
  activities, and visitors are also drawn by opportunities for
  fishing, boating, and kayaking; wildlife and birding
  enthusiasts enjoy the outdoor experiences offered by the
  Baytown Nature Center and the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education
  Center, and other popular destinations in the area include
  Houston Raceway Park, the Baytown Historical Museum, and the
  Baytown Sculpture Trail; and
 
         WHEREAS, The dedicated residents of Baytown work and
  contribute their talents to see that their city thrives and
  maintains its productivity while honoring its history and
  traditions; their efforts have made Baytown a rewarding place to
  live and to call home for generations of workers, students, and
  families; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Baytown on their
  invaluable contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to all
  congratulations on the city's 75th anniversary; and, be it
  further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
  expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Middleton, Alvarado, Creighton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 15, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate