H.R. No. 722
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Waco are gathering in Austin on
  March 28, 2023, to celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Waco was founded in 1849 and played a central role in
  the development of the Lone Star State in the 1880s; it served as a
  center for cotton farming, a stopping point for cowboys on the
  Chisholm Trail, and a thriving transportation and marketing hub;
  and
         WHEREAS, By the mid-1900s, Waco had grown into an important
  manufacturing center, and in recent decades, other sectors such as
  health care and aerospace have made significant contributions to
  the local economy; and
         WHEREAS, Tourism is also a factor in the region's prosperity,
  and Waco has one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the state;
  residents and visitors alike are drawn to such attractions as the
  Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and
  Museum, as well as the scenic surroundings of Lake Waco and Cameron
  Park on the banks of the Brazos River; and
         WHEREAS, Institutions of higher education have been a key
  element in Waco's success throughout its history; Baylor University
  has been a part of the city since 1887, and Texas State Technical
  College and McLennan Community College have further enhanced the
  town's reputation as a place of learning and innovation; and
         WHEREAS, During the presidency of George W. Bush, Waco was
  home to the White House Press Center, which provided briefing and
  office facilities for the press corps when President Bush was at the
  "Western White House," his ranch in Crawford, 20 miles west of Waco;
  and
         WHEREAS, A fitting symbol of the City of Waco's
  forward-thinking attitude is the home of the Greater Waco Chamber
  of Commerce, which opened in June 2008 and was specifically
  designed to qualify for gold-level certification from the United
  States Green Building Council; the structure incorporates a range
  of innovative features to create an environmentally sensitive
  landmark that serves as a model for additional sustainable
  construction projects; and
         WHEREAS, Area residents take great pleasure in the city's
  high quality of life, and they continue to make vital contributions
  to the Lone Star State as they look forward to a promising future;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 28, 2023, as Waco Day at the
  State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
  wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
 
  Anderson
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 722 was adopted by the House on March
  28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House