H.R. No. 173

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
	on February 27, 2019, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
	Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
	established as Mark Belt in 1893, but the following year, its name
	was changed to reflect the large number of pear trees in the area;
	by 1898, the town had a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75 residents;
	however, its growth slowed considerably, and many of its fruit
	trees were destroyed when it was hit by the Galveston hurricane in
	1900; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive local
	agriculture, until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of
	damage; Pearland bounced back a second time, though, and in 1934,
	oil and gas were discovered in the area, prompting significant
	growth in the decades that followed; and
	WHEREAS, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to
	Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah
	Boardwalk, and the beaches in Galveston, Pearland maintains its own
	unique character; in 1999, it was named an All-America City by the
	National Civic League, and its notable attractions include the more
	than 100-year-old Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot,
	Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and manufacturing
	area known as the Kirby District; and
	WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of
	commerce that works diligently to further the city's development
	and keep the citizenry informed on matters that affect the region;
	the city also boasts a highly rated school system that is committed
	to helping with workforce development; moreover, the University of
	Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is meeting area needs with the
	addition of a health science building, and the city benefits from an
	ongoing partnership between the university and Alvin Community
	College; and
	WHEREAS, Over the last 125 years, Pearland has experienced
	explosive growth, substantial development, and a handful of
	tragedies along the way, but it would not be what it is today
	without that history; from humble beginnings to becoming one of the
	fastest-growing communities in the country, Pearland will continue
	its neighborly and warm traditions for generations to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Pearland Day at
	the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
	best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
	Thompson of Brazoria
	Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
	Allen Guillen Ortega
	Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
	Anchia Harless Paddie
	Anderson Harris Parker
	Ashby Hefner Patterson
	Bailes Hernandez Paul
	Beckley Herrero Perez
	Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
	Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
	Bernal Howard Ramos
	Biedermann Huberty Raney
	Blanco Hunter Raymond
	Bohac Israel Reynolds
	Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
	Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
	Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
	Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
	Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
	Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Cain Klick Sheffield
	Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
	Canales Kuempel Shine
	Capriglione Lambert Smith
	Clardy Landgraf Smithee
	Cole Lang Springer
	Coleman Larson Stephenson
	Collier Leach Stickland
	Cortez Leman Stucky
	Craddick Longoria Swanson
	Cyrier Lozano Talarico
	Darby Lucio III Thierry
	Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
	Deshotel Meyer Toth
	Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
	Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miller VanDeaver
	Fierro Minjarez Vo
	Flynn Moody Walle
	Frank Morrison White
	Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
	Geren Murphy Wray
	Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
	Goldman Neave Zedler
	González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
	González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
	Goodwin
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 173 was adopted by the House on February
	27, 2019, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House