H.R. No. 224
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
  on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
  Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
  established as Mark Belt in 1893, but the following year, its name
  was changed to reflect the large number of pear trees in the area;
  by 1898, the town had a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75 residents;
  however, its growth slowed considerably, and many of its fruit
  trees were destroyed when it was hit by the Galveston hurricane in
  1900; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive local
  agriculture, until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of
  damage; Pearland bounced back a second time, though, and in 1934,
  oil and gas were discovered in the area, prompting significant
  growth in the decades that followed; and
         WHEREAS, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to
  Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah
  Boardwalk, and the beaches in Galveston, Pearland maintains its own
  unique character; in 1999, it was named an All-America City by the
  National Civic League, and its notable attractions include the more
  than 100-year-old Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot,
  Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and manufacturing
  area known as the Kirby District; and
         WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of
  commerce that works diligently to further the city's development
  and keep the citizenry informed on matters that affect the region;
  the city also boasts a highly rated school system that is committed
  to helping with workforce development; moreover, the University of
  Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is meeting area needs with the
  addition of a health science building, and the city benefits from an
  ongoing partnership between the university and Alvin Community
  College; and
         WHEREAS, Since its establishment, Pearland has experienced
  explosive growth, substantial development, and a handful of
  tragedies along the way, but it would not be what it is today
  without that history; from humble beginnings to becoming one of the
  fastest-growing communities in the country, Pearland will continue
  its neighborly and warm traditions for generations to come; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day at
  the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
  best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
 
  Thompson of Brazoria
 
 
Phelan Guerra Murr
 
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
 
Allison Harless Noble
 
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
 
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
 
Ashby Harrison Orr
 
Bailes Hayes Ortega
 
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
 
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
 
Bernal Herrero Perez
 
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
 
Bonnen Holland Price
 
Bowers Howard Ramos
 
Bryant Hull Raney
 
Buckley Hunter Raymond
 
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
 
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
 
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
 
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
 
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
 
Canales Kacal Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
 
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
 
Cole Kitzman Shine
 
Collier Klick Slaton
 
Cook Kuempel Slawson
 
Cortez Lalani Smith
 
Craddick Lambert Smithee
 
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
 
Darby Leach Stucky
 
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
 
Dean Longoria Talarico
 
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
 
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
 
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
 
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
 
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
 
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
 
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
 
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
 
Gates Meyer Turner
 
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
 
Geren Moody Vasut
 
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
 
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
 
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
 
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
 
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on February
  22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House