SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pleasure in joining the citizens of Chambers County in celebrating Chambers County Day at the State Capitol on February 13, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Chambers County includes Anahuac, the county seat, and the communities of 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 such as antique shopping, bird-watching, fishing, golfing, hunting, and automobile 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby declare February 13, 2007, 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; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the people of Chambers County as a memento of this special occasion. Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate