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78R8183 MW-D

By:  Smith of Harris                                              H.R. No. 511



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 18, 2003, many proud residents of Deer Park 
are in Austin to commemorate Deer Park Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in central Harris County on the banks of 
Buffalo Bayou, Deer Park is in the area of the San Jacinto 
Battlefield and the location where General Sam Houston and General 
Santa Anna signed the treaty that resulted in the creation of the 
Republic of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Deer Park offers pleasant residential 
surroundings with easy access to downtown Houston; another benefit 
of this location is the city's proximity to the Houston ship channel 
industries, which employ many of Deer Park's 29,000 residents; and
	WHEREAS, The Deer Park Independent School District, with 
strong teaching and administrative teams, active parental 
involvement, and first-class facilities, provides the young people 
of Deer Park with an outstanding public education, and nearby San 
Jacinto College and University of Houston-Clear Lake offer access 
to high-quality higher education; and
	WHEREAS, Deer Park is home to attractive parks and sports 
facilities as well as a community center, an activity center, and 
the Maxwell Center for Senior Citizens; a recent addition is the new 
Battleground at Deer Park Golf Course, a professional-grade golfing 
complex specializing in tournaments and corporate outings; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce are 
committed to the economic well-being of the community and strive to 
promote an environment conducive to business prosperity; since the 
chamber was chartered in 1961, it has grown to include more than 600 
members, all of whom work with determination to improve the quality 
of life for their fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, This auspicious day provides an ideal opportunity to 
recognize Deer Park, commend the residents of this fine city on 
their accomplishments, and wish them the best of luck in the 
undoubtedly bright future that lies ahead; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2003, as Deer Park Day at the 
State Capitol and extend best wishes to the visiting Deer Park 
residents for a memorable day at the State Capitol.