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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 319
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the Angleton Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Class |
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of 2015 to the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Angleton Chamber of Commerce has established |
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this leadership program to promote and foster the development of |
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community leaders for the Angleton area by introducing participants |
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to the region's assets, needs, and opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Angleton was founded in 1890 and is the seat of |
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Brazoria County; each year, the community hosts the Brazoria |
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County Fair, considered to be the largest county fair in the |
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state; other annual events include the Austin Town Festival, |
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Freedom Festival, and the Heart of Christmas; and |
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WHEREAS, The Angleton area provides residents and visitors |
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opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities, with its |
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close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Brazoria National |
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Wildlife Refuge; and |
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WHEREAS, The nearby Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic |
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Site is a pleasant place to visit and offers a window into the |
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lives of the region's people in the 19th century; in addition, |
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Angleton's expansive park system features such amenities as a |
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disc golf course, fitness trails, horseshoe pits, butterfly |
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gardens, and youth sports complexes; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Angleton on their many |
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contributions to the beauty and prosperity of our state and |
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extend to the Angleton Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership |
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Class of 2015 best wishes for a productive and rewarding day at |
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the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chamber and this leadership class as an expression of esteem |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Taylor of Galveston |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 4, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |