H.R. No. 576
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Distinguished citizens of Palmhurst are visiting
the State Capitol in Austin, creating a welcome opportunity to
honor the city for the important role it has played 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 Estate, 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 a host of retail shops, and the
region's climate is favorable to tourism as well as agriculture;
visitors can observe numerous beautiful species of local and
migratory birds in the area, which is a World Birding Center site,
and they are drawn to such attractions as the Hidalgo Pumphouse,
which houses machinery that was used for development a century ago;
its economic development strategy has been so successful that the
city does not impose a residential property tax; and
WHEREAS, Preserving a small-town charm while working to build
a bright future, the residents of Palmhurst may indeed take great
pride in their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize C
ity of Palmhurst Day at the State
Capitol and extend to all visitors from the area sincere best wishes
for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 576 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House