SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 319
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the Angleton Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Class
of 2015 to the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Angleton Chamber of Commerce has established
this leadership program to promote and foster the development of
community leaders for the Angleton area by introducing participants
to the region's assets, needs, and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Angleton was founded in 1890 and is the seat of
Brazoria County; each year, the community hosts the Brazoria
County Fair, considered to be the largest county fair in the
state; other annual events include the Austin Town Festival,
Freedom Festival, and the Heart of Christmas; and
WHEREAS, The Angleton area provides residents and visitors
opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities, with its
close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Brazoria National
Wildlife Refuge; and
WHEREAS, The nearby Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic
Site is a pleasant place to visit and offers a window into the
lives of the region's people in the 19th century; in addition,
Angleton's expansive park system features such amenities as a
disc golf course, fitness trails, horseshoe pits, butterfly
gardens, and youth sports complexes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the people of Angleton on their many
contributions to the beauty and prosperity of our state and
extend to the Angleton Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership
Class of 2015 best wishes for a productive and rewarding day at
the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the chamber and this leadership class as an expression of esteem
from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate