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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Deer Park are gathering in Austin on |
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March 25 and 26, 2019, to celebrate Deer Park Days at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in central Harris County, the area was first |
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settled in 1892 by farmer and former Illinois legislator Simeon |
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Henry West, and it was named for the abundant deer that roamed the |
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Gulf region during that time; in 1893, Mr. West built a hotel and |
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post office, and a railway station was established soon after; and |
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WHEREAS, Deer Park was incorporated in 1948; in the |
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subsequent decades, the city saw significant growth, and today, it |
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is home to more than 30,000 residents; education is a key element in |
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the city's productivity, and in conjunction with the surrounding |
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communities, Deer Park has supported San Jacinto Junior College |
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since its opening in 1961; and |
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WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy a range of |
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recreational opportunities, including a community theater and |
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numerous parks; the city also offers such historical attractions as |
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Patrick's Cabin, the site at which the initial treaty papers were |
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drafted following the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas |
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secured its independence from Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of president Tim |
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Culp, chair Heather Taylor, and board members, the Deer Park |
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Chamber of Commerce is a strong agent promoting economic vitality |
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and quality of life in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage as they embrace the |
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opportunities of the future, the citizens of this notable city are |
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justifiably proud of the place they call home, and it is indeed |
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fitting to honor them and their unique contributions to the story of |
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the Lone Star 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 25 and 26, 2019, as Deer Park |
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Days at the State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |
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Perez |
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Cain |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 937 was adopted by the House on March |
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26, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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