H.R. No. 286



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texans from the cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point, 
and Shoreacres are visiting the State Capitol on February 20, 2003, 
to celebrate the many fine attributes of these Gulf Coast 
communities; and
	WHEREAS, Situated a short distance east of Houston, the 
cities offer residents both the advantages of small-town life and 
the nearby amenities of a large metropolis; and
	WHEREAS, The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce ably 
promotes the economic development of these fine communities; 
established in 1922 to serve the city of La Porte, the chamber took 
its new name in 1972 when it expanded to include Morgan's Point, 
Shoreacres, and Lomax, a town that later merged with La Porte; 
employing three professional staff members and drawing strength 
from a vast body of volunteers, the chamber maintains a coordinated 
economic development strategy for the area, promotes the value of 
local businesses to the community, and strives to address issues of 
concern to local businesses; and
	WHEREAS, Each spring, the chamber also sponsors the hugely 
popular Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam; now in its 47th 
year, the festival takes place at Sylvan Beach Park, site of a 
renowned resort/dance pavilion in the 1920s and 1930s; bands that 
once performed at the park include those of Rudy Vallee, Phil 
Harris, and Benny Goodman; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce 
and their fellow citizens are proud of their achievements and are 
looking forward with confidence to the challenges and opportunities 
that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2003, as La 
Porte/Morgan's Point/Shoreacres Day at the State Capitol and extend 
to all those in attendance today best wishes for an enjoyable and 
memorable visit.

                                                                 Smith of Harris
                                                                 Davis of Harris

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 286 was adopted by the House on 
February 20, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House