85R8167 KSM-D
By: Thompson of Brazoria H.R. No. 333
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in Austin
on February 22, 2017, to celebrate Pearland Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was originally
established as Mark Belt in 1893, but in November of that year, its
name was changed to reflect the large number of pear trees in the
area; by 1898, the town had a newspaper, 12 businesses, and 75
residents; however, its growth slowed considerably, and many of its
fruit trees were destroyed when it was hit by the Galveston
hurricane in 1900; the planting of oranges and figs helped revive
local agriculture, until the freeze of 1918 caused another wave of
damage; Pearland bounced back a second time, though, and in 1934,
oil and gas were discovered in the area, prompting significant
growth in the decades that followed; and
WHEREAS, Today, while enjoying the benefits of its proximity
to Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center and Galveston
Beach, Pearland maintains its own unique character; in 1999, it was
named an All-America City by the National Civic League, and its
notable attractions include the more than 100-year-old Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot and Pearland Town Center, a
mixed-use development of retail outlets, hotel accommodations, and
residential units; and
WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and a vibrant business
community, Pearland has established itself as a city of growth and
opportunity while retaining its small-town charm, and its residents
may indeed take justifiable pride in the place they call home; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2017, as Pearland Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.