Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
2	2	WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Washington County are visiting
3	3	the State Capitol on February 21, 2017, to celebrate their rich
4	4	heritage and the contributions their county has made to the story
5	5	of Texas; and
6	6	WHEREAS, In the early 1820s, members of Stephen F. Austin's
7	7	Old Three Hundred began settling in the area of Washington
8	8	County, and they soon formed a community known as
9	9	Washington-on-the-Brazos; the town became a major center of
10	10	activity during the Texas Revolution, and it was the site of the
11	11	Convention of 1836, where delegates signed the Texas Declaration
12	12	of Independence and drafted a constitution for the new republic;
13	13	that same year, Washington County was formally created, and
14	14	later, from 1842 to 1845, Washington-on-the-Brazos served as the
15	15	capital of the republic; and
16	16	WHEREAS, The region attracted substantial immigration and
17	17	developed quickly; included among the newcomers were Germans,
18	18	Czechs, and Poles, who began arriving in the mid-19th century;
19	19	residents had several colleges to choose from, including Baylor
20	20	University, which was established in Independence in 1846, and
21	21	Soule University, which eventually merged with other schools to
22	22	become Southwestern University; today, that early tradition of
23	23	higher education is carried on at Blinn College, founded in 1883,
24	24	in Brenham, the county seat; and
25	25	WHEREAS, Thanks to its natural beauty and prominent role in
26	26	early Texas history, Washington County is a popular tourist
27	27	destination; visitors can drive down scenic country roads, enjoy the
28	28	recreation afforded by Lake Somerville, and step into the past at
29	29	museums in Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, and Independence;
30	30	moreover, the Star of the Republic Museum in
31	31	Washington-on-the-Brazos tells the story of the Texas Republic; and
32	32	WHEREAS, Other popular attractions include Blue Bell
33	33	Creameries, an eight-acre antique rose garden, the Downtown Brenham
34	34	historic district, four wineries, a microbrewery, and more than 40
35	35	bed and breakfast inns; in addition, the area can boast of such
36	36	well-known events as the Washington County Fair, which is the oldest
37	37	county fair in Texas, along with the Burton Cotton Gin Festival, the
38	38	Bluebonnet and Scarecrow Festivals in Chappell Hill, and the Brenham
39	39	Maifest; and
40	40	WHEREAS, This dynamic county is one of the Lone Star
41	41	State's great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the
42	42	residents of Washington County as they look forward to a bright
43	43	and promising future; now, therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
45	45	Legislature, hereby recognize February 21, 2017, as Washington
46	46	County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
47	47	delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable stay
48	48	in Austin.
49	49	Kolkhorst
50	50	________________________________
51	51	President of the Senate
52	52	I hereby certify that the
53	53	above Resolution was adopted by
54	54	the Senate on February 15, 2017.
55	55	________________________________
56	56	Secretary of the Senate
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Member, Texas Senate