SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
	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 close 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 Battle Ground 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2003, as Deer Park 
Day at the State Capitol and extend warmest best wishes to the 
visiting Deer Park residents for a memorable day at the State 
Capitol.
                                                                         Jackson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 18, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate