SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 286

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Butler Building in League City on the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The oldest brick structure on the mainland of Galveston County, the Butler Building was built in 1909 by George Butler and housed a bank, a grocery store, and a drug store on the ground floor and offices for a physician, a dentist, and a real estate agent on the second floor; and

WHEREAS, One of the pioneer settlers of the area, George Butler came to the League City area in 1855; he traded in horses and cattle and served the region as postmaster and county commissioner, and he played an important role in the construction of the first bridge connecting Galveston Island to the mainland; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Butler Building houses Butler's Courtyard, an award-winning wedding and reception facility that has hosted more than 500 weddings and more than 50,000 guests since 2003; and

WHEREAS, The restored building stands in the historic district of League City and has been recognized by the League City Historical Society with a historic medallion; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby commend the citizens of League City for preserving the unique architectural and historic legacy of the Butler Building and extend to them best wishes for a successful 100th anniversary commemoration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the 100th anniversary of this historic landmark.

Jackson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate