SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Waco who have come to Austin to
celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol on February 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1849, Waco played a central role in the
development of the Lone Star State in the 1800s; it served as a
center for cotton farming, as a stopping point for the cowboys on
the Chisholm Trail, and as a thriving transportation and
marketing hub; by the mid-1900s, it 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; tourism is also a factor in the region's
prosperity; residents and visitors alike are drawn to
attractions such as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas
Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, institutions of higher
education have been a key element in Waco's success; 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 United States 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 new home of the Greater Waco
Chamber of Commerce, which opened in June of 2008 and was
specifically designed to qualify for gold-level certification
from the United States Green Building Council, incorporating 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 the scenic surroundings of Lake Waco,
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize February 9, 2011, as Waco Day at
the State Capitol and extend to those who have come to celebrate
this day a warm welcome and best wishes for a memorable and
productive visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate