SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 286
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Butler Building in League City on the grand
occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The oldest brick structure on the mainland of
Galveston County, the Butler Building was built in 1909 by George
Butler and housed a bank, a grocery store, and a drug store on the
ground floor and offices for a physician, a dentist, and a real
estate agent on the second floor; and
WHEREAS, One of the pioneer settlers of the area, George
Butler came to the League City area in 1855; he traded in horses
and cattle and served the region as postmaster and county
commissioner, and he played an important role in the construction
of the first bridge connecting Galveston Island to the mainland;
and
WHEREAS, Today, the Butler Building houses Butler's
Courtyard, an award-winning wedding and reception facility that
has hosted more than 500 weddings and more than 50,000 guests
since 2003; and
WHEREAS, The restored building stands in the historic
district of League City and has been recognized by the League
City Historical Society with a historic medallion; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend the citizens of League City for preserving the unique
architectural and historic legacy of the Butler Building and
extend to them best wishes for a successful 100th anniversary
commemoration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the 100th anniversary of this historic landmark.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate