83R23022 JNC-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 1920
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Palmhurst has played an important role
in the Rio Grande Valley and in the story of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Development in the region began in 1912, when John
H. Shary invested in property and irrigation to expand early
experimental citrus groves into a commercial venture; remembered as
the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry," he built what is now
known as the Shary Shivers Estates, a historic home where President
Dwight D. Eisenhower visited and the 37th governor of Texas, Allan
Shivers, married Marialice Shary; and
WHEREAS, Palmhurst was officially incorporated on January
25, 1964; governed by a mayor and five city council members, the
business-friendly town is home to 70 retail shops, which are
anticipated to raise $1.2 million in sales tax in 2013 alone; the
more than 2,600 residents also enjoy living in the only city in
Hidalgo County without a property tax; and
WHEREAS, Preserving the city's small-town charm while
working to build a bright future, the residents of Palmhurst may
indeed take great pride in their community's heritage and promise;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the city of Palmhurst for its
contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and extend to its citizens
sincere best wishes for success in all of their endeavors.