SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the visiting delegation from Pearland on the occasion of
Pearland Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The City of Pearland was established in 1893 and
named for the fruit trees that were planted to attract land
buyers to the area; hurricanes and other forms of harsh weather
decimated the orchards in the initial decades of the city's
history, however the city began to thrive in 1894 when the
Southern Homestead Company built the town's first building, a
railroad station depot that is still standing; and
WHEREAS, Today, the city boasts a flourishing economy and
effective school systems; the local chamber of commerce works
diligently to continue the city's course of successful
development and helps to keep the citizenry informed on matters
that affect the community; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Pearland enjoy the benefit of the
city's proximity to Houston and to Galveston's attractions, while
cherishing the unique charm of their beloved community; Pearland
was recognized by the National Civic League in 1999 as an
All-America City; and
WHEREAS, Pearland is an outstanding city in which to live,
work, and raise a family, and citizens can indeed take pride in
the place they call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2017, as Pearland Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best
wishes for a memorable day in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate