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                                                                  H.R. No. 884



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 23, 2005, citizens, officials, 
businesspeople, and other friendly visitors from the great city of 
Waco have come to their Capitol in Austin to share the great news of 
their city's many virtues; and
	WHEREAS, Located on the Brazos River in the heart of Texas, 
Waco is the seat of McLennan County and the renowned home of Baylor 
University, chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, as well as 
other top-notch institutions of higher education, such as Texas 
State Technical College and McLennan Community College; and
	WHEREAS, Among its numerous other distinctions, Waco is the 
birthplace of Dr Pepper; the site of the first single-span 
suspension bridge west of the Mississippi, which served as the 
prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge; Lake Waco, the largest municipal 
lake in the state; the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum; the 
Texas Sports Hall of Fame; the Mayborn Museum; the historic 
Hippodrome Theater, and many other attractions that highlight 
Waco's central location, natural beauty, and diverse charms; and
	WHEREAS, Besides the many attractions that draw people to 
Waco, this area proudly stands as the birthplace of Olympians, war 
heroes, famous entertainers, literary figures, world-class 
economists, and more Texas governors than any other city in Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, The many fine qualities of Waco have, through the 
years, attracted the kind of people who strongly desire to improve 
the community; and
	WHEREAS, The commitment to business growth, education, 
economic development, and community strength in Waco by its 
citizens makes the region not only the absolute Heart of Texas, but 
an increasingly popular choice to live, work, visit, play, shop, or 
build; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby express its gratitude for these visitors, who 
serve as excellent ambassadors for the city of Waco; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That Wednesday, March 23, 2005, be declared Waco 
Day at the State Capitol in Austin; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the city of Waco and the Greater Waco Chamber of 
Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                        Anderson

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 884 was adopted by the House on March 
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House