SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Pearland are gathering in
Austin on February 27, 2019, to celebrate Pearland Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in Brazoria County, Pearland was
originally established as Mark Belt in 1893, but the following
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, While enjoying the benefits of its proximity to
Houston and such sites as the Johnson Space Center, Kemah
Boardwalk, and the beaches in Galveston, 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, Pearland Town Center, and an emerging biotech and
manufacturing area known as the Kirby District; and
WHEREAS, Pearland is fortunate to have a local chamber of
commerce that works diligently to further the city's development
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region; the city also boasts a highly rated school system that is
committed to helping with workforce development; moreover, the
University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is meeting area
needs with the addition of a health science building, and the
city benefits from an ongoing partnership between the university
and Alvin Community College; and
WHEREAS, Over the last 125 years, Pearland has experienced
explosive growth, substantial development, and a handful of
tragedies along the way, but it would not be what it is today
without that history; from humble beginnings to becoming one of
the fastest-growing communities in the country, Pearland will
continue its neighborly and warm traditions for generations to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 27, 2019, as Pearland Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay
in Austin.
Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate