SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
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.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate