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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Representatives of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber |
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of Commerce, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, and other |
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proud residents of Galveston County are gathering in Austin on |
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March 30, 2015, to celebrate Galveston County Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Galveston County covers approximately 870 square |
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miles of lush grasslands, warm beaches, and sparkling waters; it is |
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an exceptionally vibrant region with a diverse economy and myriad |
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cultural and historic charms that present many opportunities for |
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citizens, businesses, and tourists alike; and |
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WHEREAS, The ports of Galveston and Texas City, as well as the |
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county's chemical and petrochemical complex, provide jobs for many |
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in the area; agriculture, livestock, and the fishing and shrimping |
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industries also play important roles in enhancing economic |
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development; and |
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WHEREAS, Galveston is additionally a center for medical |
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services, marine research, and a variety of higher education |
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resources; it is home to The University of Texas Medical Branch, |
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Texas A&M University at Galveston, the College of the Mainland, and |
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Galveston College; and |
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WHEREAS, With nearly 400 miles of beaches, visitors are drawn |
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to the county's natural beauty and also enjoy such attractions as |
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the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo, the Galveston Island Wild |
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Texas Shrimp Festival, and the Blessing of the Fleet at Kemah; other |
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points of interest include the Lone Star Flight Museum, Moody |
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Gardens, and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich past as they look forward to |
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a bright future, the citizens of Galveston County may take great |
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pride in their continuing contributions to the heritage and |
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prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 30, 2015, as Galveston County |
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Day at the State Capitol and pay tribute to the Galveston Regional |
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Chamber of Commerce and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of |
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Commerce for their contributions to their region and this state; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the chambers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |