SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
         WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Washington County are visiting
  the State Capitol on February 26, 2019, to celebrate their rich
  heritage and the contributions their county has made to the story
  of Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, In the early 1820s, members of Stephen F. Austin's
  Old Three Hundred began settling in the area of Washington
  County, and they soon formed a community known as
  Washington-on-the-Brazos; the town became a major center of
  activity during the Texas Revolution, and it was the site of the
  Convention of 1836, where delegates signed the Texas Declaration
  of Independence and drafted a constitution for the new republic;
  that same year, Washington County was formally created, and
  later, from 1842 to 1845, Washington-on-the-Brazos served as the
  capital of the republic; and
 
         WHEREAS, The region attracted substantial immigration and
  developed quickly; included among the newcomers were Germans,
  Czechs, and Poles, who began arriving in the mid-19th century;
  residents had several colleges to choose from, including Baylor
  University, which was established in Independence in 1846, and
  Soule University, which eventually merged with other schools to
  become Southwestern University; today, that early tradition of
  higher education is carried on at Blinn College, founded in 1883,
  in Brenham, the county seat; and
 
         WHEREAS, Thanks to its natural beauty and prominent role in
  early Texas history, Washington County is a popular tourist
  destination; visitors can drive down scenic country roads, enjoy
  the recreation afforded by Lake Somerville, and step into the
  past at museums in Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, and
  Independence; moreover, the Star of the Republic Museum in
  Washington-on-the-Brazos tells the story of the Texas
  Republic; and
 
         WHEREAS, Other popular attractions include Blue Bell
  Creameries, an eight-acre antique rose garden, the Downtown
  Brenham historic district, four wineries, a microbrewery, and
  more than 40 bed and breakfast inns; in addition, the area can
  boast of such well-known events as the Washington County Fair,
  which is the oldest county fair in Texas, along with the Burton
  Cotton Gin Festival, the Bluebonnet and Scarecrow Festivals in
  Chappell Hill, and the Brenham Maifest; and
 
         WHEREAS, This dynamic county is one of the Lone Star
  State's great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the
  residents of Washington County as they look forward to a bright
  and promising future; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2019, as Washington
  County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable stay
  in Austin.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 23, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate