SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 595
WHEREAS, Residents of Katy are visiting the Capitol on
April 4, 2013, to celebrate the contributions of their fair city
to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Located at the intersection of Harris, Waller,
and Fort Bend Counties, Katy was settled in 1872 and incorporated
in 1945; originally known as Cane Island, the city is thought to
have taken its present-day name from the Missouri, Kansas, and
Texas Railroad, which was established in the area in the 1890s;
and
WHEREAS, The town's early economy depended on the
production of cotton, peanuts, and corn, but those crops were
outpaced by the introduction of rice farming in 1901; the
discovery of natural gas in 1934 changed the fortunes of the
town's residents, who profited from the size of the field's
reserves and its proximity to Houston-area refineries; today,
Katy remains an important rail and agricultural center and
continues to reap the rewards of one of the largest gas fields in
the state; and
WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy the town's many
cultural assets, including Heritage Park, which is home to a
number of historic buildings, the Katy Veterans Memorial Museum,
which features military exhibits of every foreign conflict
involving the United States, and the Katy Heritage Museum, which
houses vintage farming equipment and artifacts from Katy's
agricultural and pioneer history; and
WHEREAS, The Katy Rice Harvest Festival attracts more than
50,000 people each year and gives area residents the opportunity
to celebrate this staple of the community's economy; in addition,
numerous parks offer a wide range of opportunities to outdoor
enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1919, the award-winning Katy
Independent School District also figures prominently in the high
quality of life enjoyed by those who choose to make Katy their
home; and
WHEREAS, With its profitable economy, small-town charm,
and first-rate schools, Katy is a vibrant city with citizens who
preserve the past and embrace the future, and it is a pleasure to
pay tribute to the community and its residents at this time; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize April 4, 2013, as Katy Day at
the State Capitol and extend to all those present on this day
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to
Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the City of Katy.
Hegar, Huffman, Patrick
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate