H.R. No. 182
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The City of Bellaire and the directors of Evelyn's
Park Conservancy are hosting the dedication of Evelyn's Park on
June 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, the Jerry and Maury Rubenstein Foundation
acquired the historic site of Bellaire's first business, Teas
Nursery Company, and donated it for use as parkland; the nursery was
established in 1843 by nationally prominent horticulturist John C.
Teas, and his son, Edward Teas, landscaped many of Houston's most
beautiful neighborhoods; by 1951, Teas Nursery had planted more
than a million trees in the Houston area; and
WHEREAS, The park is named in honor of the late mother of
Jerry and Maury Rubenstein, Evelyn Rubenstein, who emphasized the
importance of giving back to the community; continuing her
tradition of service, the Rubenstein Foundation adopted the vision
of creating a vibrant urban park and engaging the public in
determining design and development; Evelyn's Park Conservancy is a
nonprofit corporation formed to enhance the health, safety, and
well-being of citizens of Bellaire and surrounding communities
through the establishment of the park and the programs it will
offer; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn's Park will contribute greatly to the quality
of life in Bellaire, providing a lovely space where residents can
gather and enjoy nature in a historic wooded setting for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication
of Evelyn's Park and honor all those associated with its
development for their contributions; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Evelyn's Park Conservancy as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
S. Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 182 was adopted by the House on June
27, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House