HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, On February 6, 2001, many proud residents from
 1-2     Chambers County will gather in Austin to celebrate Chambers County
 1-3     Day at the State Capitol; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Formed out of Liberty County and a parcel of
 1-5     Jefferson County in 1858, Chambers County comprises 616 square
 1-6     miles of level terrain and is divided by the Trinity River; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, In the early 1900s, the county reaped the benefits
 1-8     of its rice and soybean crops, which helped the area prosper;
 1-9     throughout the years, Chambers County has undergone many changes
1-10     and now relies on a multifaceted economy that revolves around
1-11     petroleum, chemicals, steel plants, agriculture, various
1-12     manufacturing, fish processing, and tourism; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Recognized by the state legislature as the Alligator
1-14     Capital of Texas in 1989, Anahuac serves as the county seat and
1-15     holds an annual Texas Gatorfest at historic Fort Anahuac Park; in
1-16     addition, residents and visitors can enjoy partaking in wildlife
1-17     observation, birding, photography, waterfowl hunting, fishing, and
1-18     crabbing at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Other towns in this charming county include Winnie,
1-20     Beach City, Cove, Hankamer, Monroe City, Mont Belvieu, Old
1-21     River-Winfree, Stowell, Wallisville, Double Bayou, Oak Island, and
1-22     Smith Point; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The county takes great pride in its colorful history
1-24     and celebrates its rich heritage with traditional events such as
 2-1     Mont Belvieu's Pioneer Days and the Texas Rice Festival; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Located less than 20 miles east of Houston, Chambers
 2-3     County provides its citizens with a splendid combination of
 2-4     small-town virtues and a taste of big-city life; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Chambers County continues to be one of the Lone Star
 2-6     State's greatest assets and an outstanding place in which to live,
 2-7     work, and raise a family, and it is most appropriate to pay tribute
 2-8     to Chambers County at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-10     hereby recognize February 6, 2001, as Chambers County Day at the
2-11     State Capitol and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for
2-12     success and happiness in future endeavors; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-14     prepared for the Chambers County delegation as an expression of
2-15     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
                                                                     Zbranek
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 97 was adopted by the House on
         February 6, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 97 was adopted by the Senate on
         February 6, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                              Date
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                            Governor