H.R. No. 1869
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Fulshear are gathering in Austin
to celebrate Fulshear Day at the State Capitol on April 13, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Situated in northwestern Fort Bend County, Fulshear
began as a small farming community that grew up in the 1820s around
the cotton gin and flour mill of the plantation of Churchill
Fulshear, one of Stephen F. Austin's original Old Three Hundred
settlers; and
WHEREAS, In 1888, the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad
moved into the area, and in 1890, the town of Fulshear was laid out;
that same year, the town received a post office, and three years
later, a school district was established; for many years, it was a
marketing center for local agricultural products such as rice,
cotton, soybeans, pecans, and cattle; and
WHEREAS, Today, Fulshear is drawing many new residents who
are attracted by its small-town charm and proximity to the urban
amenities of Houston; the population of the city is booming, and it
is one of the fastest-growing communities in Fort Bend County; to
prepare for continued expansion, the city is upgrading its streets
and roads to accommodate a number of proposed master-planned
developments while also working to attract premier retailers to the
area; and
WHEREAS, Proud of their relaxed and comfortable lifestyle and
friendly business environment, the residents of Fulshear continue
to honor their rich history as they look forward to a future bright
with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 13, 2015, as Fulshear Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for an enjoyable and informative stay in Austin.
Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1869 was adopted by the House on April
13, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House