88R12206 CJM-D
 
  By: Vasut H.C.R. No. 58
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of Brazoria County are
  gathering in Austin on February 28, 2023, for the 50th anniversary
  of Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol, and this celebration
  offers a fitting opportunity to recognize the event's founder, the
  late Wayne A. Shaw; and
         WHEREAS, Looking for a way to advocate for the needs and
  concerns of county residents, Mr. Shaw went to the Brazosport Area
  Chamber of Commerce with the idea for Brazoria County Day; he
  subsequently spearheaded efforts to create the event and gave the
  day its distinctive flair, deciding to serve fresh shrimp to
  distinguish it from other county days and nicknaming it "the
  World's Largest Shrimp Cocktail"; and
         WHEREAS, The first Brazoria County Day, held in 1973, only
  drew a handful of the county's residents, but over the past half
  century, it has evolved into one of the most popular events of the
  legislative season, attracting hundreds of participants; since its
  founding, the day has been celebrated each year that the
  legislature has been in session, with the exception of 2021 due to
  the COVID-19 pandemic; this year's observance will be the first
  since Mr. Shaw passed away in January 2020, and the event's
  trademark shrimp is being served out of a boat christened the
  SS Wayne Shaw in his honor; and
         WHEREAS, Through his efforts to create Brazoria County Day,
  Wayne Shaw set an inspiring example of community leadership and
  civic engagement, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing his
  significant contributions to Brazoria County; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby honor the memory of Wayne A. Shaw on the occasion of the 50th
  anniversary of Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol and pay
  tribute to his life and achievements; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.