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By:  Eiland                                                       H.R. No. 359



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 
pleasure in joining the citizens of Chambers County in celebrating 
Chambers County Day at the State Capitol on February 15, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Chambers County is composed of Anahuac, the county 
seat, and other communities including Beach City, Cove, Double 
Bayou, Hankamer, Mont Belvieu, Oak Island, Old River-Winfree, Smith 
Point, Stowell, and Winnie; and
	WHEREAS, Countless tourists are drawn to the many attractions 
and festivals offered by Chambers County; Texas Gatorfest promotes 
one of the largest commodities in the area, the alligator, and the 
Texas Rice Festival celebrates the completion of the rice harvest 
and a job well done; and
	WHEREAS, Visitors are also drawn by activities like antique 
shopping, bird-watching, fishing, golfing, hunting, and auto 
racing, and by the area's history and research facilities and 
parks; and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to the county's economy, in addition to 
tourism, are the petroleum industry, chemical plants, 
agribusiness, fish and oyster processing, and manufacturing; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of Chambers County are justifiably 
proud of their achievements, for this noteworthy region and its 
citizens have played a significant role in the development of the 
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2005, as Chambers County 
Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the fine 
citizens who have traveled to Austin to celebrate this occasion.