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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the visiting delegation from Pearland on the occasion of |
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Pearland Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Pearland was established in 1893 and |
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named for the fruit trees that were planted to attract land |
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buyers to the area; hurricanes and other forms of harsh weather |
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decimated the orchards in the initial decades of the city's |
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history, however the city began to thrive in 1894 when the |
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Southern Homestead Company built the town's first building, a |
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railroad station depot that is still standing; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the city boasts a flourishing economy and |
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effective school systems; the local chamber of commerce works |
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diligently to continue the city's course of successful |
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development and helps to keep the citizenry informed on matters |
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that affect the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Pearland enjoy the benefit of the |
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city's proximity to Houston and to Galveston's attractions, while |
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cherishing the unique charm of their beloved community; Pearland |
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was recognized by the National Civic League in 1999 as an |
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All-America City; and |
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WHEREAS, Pearland is an outstanding city in which to live, |
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work, and raise a family, and citizens can indeed take pride in |
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the place they call home; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2017, as Pearland Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best |
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wishes for a memorable day in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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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 February 22, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |