H.R. No. 1977
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kemah celebrated the 50th
anniversary of the incorporation of their community on March 20,
2015; and
WHEREAS, Situated on a half-moon inlet of Galveston Bay at
the entrance to Clear Lake, this picturesque waterfront community
was known as Evergreen when it was established on the Texas and New
Orleans Railroad in 1898; for a time, when the railroad was hauling
large quantities of seashell out of the area, it was also known as
Shell Siding; and
WHEREAS, In 1907, it was renamed Kemah, an Indian word that
means "facing the wind," for the steady, refreshing breezes that
blow off the Gulf of Mexico; in the 1920s, the town was a center for
shrimping and the oil and ship-building industries, and from
Prohibition until the 1950s, it enjoyed a lively reputation as the
home of bootleggers and illegal casinos; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in March 1965, Kemah thrives today as a
getaway for residents of Houston and Galveston; a marina was
constructed in the 1980s, and since 1997, the Kemah Boardwalk has
drawn countless visitors with its family-friendly entertainment
complex, featuring shops, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and
fairground rides; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a colorful history and a beautiful
location on the Gulf of Mexico, the residents of Kemah may take
great pride in their community as they work together to preserve its
charm and build a bright future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
incorporation of Kemah and extend to its citizens sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness.
Bonnen of Galveston
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1977 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House