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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Deer Park are gathering in Austin on |
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March 26, 2019, to celebrate Deer Park Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Deer Park, which was founded in 1892 by Simeon Henry |
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West, is home to the "Birthplace of Texas," the log cabin where Sam |
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Houston drafted the treaty that secured the independence of Texas |
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after the Battle of San Jacinto; and |
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WHEREAS, The community began to flourish in the late 1940s, |
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and in recent years, it has been ranked as one of the 50 safest Texas |
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cities by SafeWise.com and as one of the top 25 cities in the U.S. |
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for affordable homes by CNN Money; and |
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WHEREAS, With its proximity to Houston, Deer Park has easy |
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access to major airports, professional sports teams, and excellent |
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colleges, and it has been recognized for its green space, low crime |
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rates, short commute times, and outstanding public education |
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system; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their heritage as they work to build a |
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bright future, the people of Deer Park may take great pride in the |
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role their community continues to play in the story of the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 26, 2019, as Deer Park Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |