82R7100 JGH-F
By: Weber H.R. No. 555
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
on February 23, 2011, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
established as Mark Belt in 1893, but in November of that year, its
name was changed to Pearland 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, Today, while enjoying the benefits of its proximity
to Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center and Galveston
Beach, 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 Cole's Antique Village and Flea Market,
which features more than 900 dealers from across the state, and
Pearland Town Center; and
WHEREAS, With a colorful history, an abundance of natural
resources, and a small-town feel, Pearland is a desirable community
in which to live, work, and raise a family, and its residents may
indeed take justifiable pride in the place they call home; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 23, 2011, as Pearland Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation that is present at the Capitol today.