By: Jackson H.R. No. 529 73R8510 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A community's centennial is an occasion for the 1-2 expression of great civic pride, and thus it is with pride and 1-3 jubilation that many of Pasadena's fine citizens have traveled to 1-4 Austin for a special celebration of Pasadena Days at the State 1-5 Capitol to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of 1-6 this vibrant and progressive community; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Situated near Houston along Vince's Bayou, the city 1-8 of Pasadena enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a pleasant and 1-9 prosperous municipality, affording its residents the congenial 1-10 atmosphere of a largely residential, family-oriented suburban 1-11 community along with the economic advantages and cultural amenities 1-12 that come with its proximity to one of the state's largest and 1-13 busiest metropolitan areas; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Its name derived from the Spanish word meaning "Land 1-15 of Flowers" and chosen because of the blooming meadows that dotted 1-16 the area around Vince's Bayou, Pasadena itself has blossomed and 1-17 flourished during its first 100 years, experiencing several periods 1-18 of dramatic growth since its early days as a small rural outpost to 1-19 become one of the principal cities in the state's largest 1-20 metropolitan statistical area; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The continued growth and development of this 1-22 outstanding municipality is largely attributable to a dynamic and 1-23 industrious citizenry who take great pride in the community and in 1-24 its many achievements over the years and who also exemplify Texas' 2-1 finest traditions of gracious hospitality in welcoming one and all 2-2 to enjoy all the city has to offer; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Making their city an excellent place in which to 2-4 live by their hard work and spirit of community involvement, the 2-5 fine citizens of Pasadena also have made a significant contribution 2-6 to the growth and development of this state, and the commemoration 2-7 of the city's centennial is indeed a grand occasion and an 2-8 appropriate opportunity for the members of this body to salute an 2-9 exceptional Texas community and its outstanding people; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby declare April 12-13, 1993, Pasadena Days at the 2-13 State Capitol and extend congratulations and best wishes to all its 2-14 residents as they celebrate 100 years of progress and achievement; 2-15 and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for the visiting delegation of Pasadena residents as a 2-18 memento of this noteworthy occasion and an expression of the warm 2-19 regards of the Texas House of Representatives.