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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are |
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gathering in Austin on March 8, 2017, to celebrate Golden Crescent |
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Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's event is being presented by the Victoria |
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and Port Lavaca Chambers of Commerce, two noteworthy organizations |
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that are dedicated to promoting growth and economic development in |
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their communities; both support activities and functions to |
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strengthen and expand the relationships that make the Golden |
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Crescent region an important contributor to the prosperity of the |
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State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Victoria County greatly benefits from such |
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industries as agribusiness, petrochemicals, and tourism; moreover, |
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the city of Victoria is an educational and cultural hub for the |
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Coastal Bend, and the region's vibrant heritage is showcased by |
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such attractions as the Museum of the Coastal Bend and by the |
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Romanesque Revival architecture of the Victoria County Courthouse; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with abundant resources and a colorful |
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history, Calhoun County has approximately 560 miles of coastline, |
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and its economy is supported by marine construction, manufacturing, |
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and the petroleum industry; residents and visitors alike may enjoy |
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a number of annual activities and events, including the Calhoun |
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County Fair, the Flip Flop Festival and BBQ by the Bay, and Market |
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Days in Port Lavaca; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are |
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confidently facing the future while continuing to embrace their |
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rich past, and they may take great pride in the significant role the |
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Golden Crescent region continues to play in the story of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |