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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
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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 |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Deer Park, which was founded in 1892 by Simeon |
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Henry West, is home to the "Birthplace of Texas," the log cabin |
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where Sam Houston drafted the treaty that secured the |
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independence of Texas 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 |
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Texas cities by SafeWise.com and as one of the top 25 cities in |
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the United States 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 |
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excellent colleges, and it has been recognized for its green |
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space, low crime rates, short commute times, and outstanding |
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public education 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 |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize March 26, 2019, as Deer Park Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |
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Taylor |
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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 March 26, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |