SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 310
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Brazoria County are gathering
in Austin to celebrate Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol
on March 5, 2019; and
WHEREAS, This section of coastal prairie along the Brazos
River was settled in the 1820s by members of Stephen F. Austin's
Old Three Hundred; Henry Smith of Brazoria served as the first
American-born governor of the Mexican territory of Texas and as a
leader of the movement for independence; the town of Columbia was
the capital of Texas during the first Texas Congress, and in
1836, Brazoria County became one of the original counties
established by the new republic; and
WHEREAS, Farming and ranching initially constituted the
mainstays of the county's economy; the discovery of oil and sulfur
deposits in the early 20th century helped the region grow, and
chemical processing became increasingly important during World War
II and after; commercial fishing and the recreation industry have
helped to ensure continuing economic development; and
WHEREAS, Today, the numerous cities and towns of Brazoria
County boast excellent schools and affordable housing; visitors
and residents alike take great pleasure in miles of sandy beaches,
bay and offshore fishing, scuba diving, outstanding bird-watching,
and the Brazoria and San Bernard National Wildlife Refuges; the
county is also home to such attractions as the Nolan Ryan Center and
the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, and the county seat
of Angleton annually hosts the Brazoria County Fair, one of the
largest events of its kind in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The educational opportunities available to
students at Alvin Community College, Brazosport College, and the
University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus further enhance
the quality of life in the county; and
WHEREAS, The largest chemical complex in North America,
the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, and a flourishing health
care industry are among the major contributors to economic growth
in the county, and Port Freeport, ranked 19th in the United
States in foreign tonnage, is one of the fastest-growing ports on
the Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, The people of Brazoria County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even
brighter future, and it is indeed appropriate to take this
opportunity to honor them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 5, 2019, as Brazoria County
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Huffman, Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate