SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 413
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the citizens of Waco who have come to Austin to
celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol on April 10, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Waco was founded in 1849 and played a central role
in the development of the Lone Star State in the 1800s; it served
as a center for cotton farming, as a stopping point for the
cowboys on the Chisholm Trail, and as a thriving transportation
and marketing hub; and
WHEREAS, By the mid-1900s, Waco had grown into an important
manufacturing center, and in recent decades, other sectors such
as health care and aerospace have made significant contributions
to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Tourism is also a factor in the region's
prosperity, and Waco had the highest hotel occupancy rate in the
state in 2018; residents and visitors alike are drawn to such
attractions as the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas
Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as the scenic
surroundings of Lake Waco and Cameron Park on the banks of the
Brazos River; and
WHEREAS, Institutions of higher education have been a key
element in Waco's success throughout its history; Baylor
University has been a part of the city since 1887, and Texas State
Technical College and McLennan Community College have further
enhanced the town's reputation as a place of learning and
innovation; and
WHEREAS, During the United States presidency of George
W. Bush, Waco was home to the White House Press Center, which
provided briefing and office facilities for the press corps when
President Bush was at the "Western White House," his ranch in
Crawford, 20 miles west of Waco; and
WHEREAS, A fitting symbol of the City of Waco's
forward-thinking attitude is the home of the Greater Waco Chamber
of Commerce, which opened in June of 2008 and was specifically
designed to qualify for gold-level certification from the United
States Green Building Council; the building incorporates a range
of innovative features to create an environmentally sensitive
landmark that serves as a model for additional sustainable
construction projects; and
WHEREAS, Area residents take great pleasure in the city's
high quality of life, and they continue to make vital
contributions to the Lone Star State as they look forward to a
promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 10, 2019, as Waco Day at the
State Capitol and extend to those who have come to celebrate this
day a warm welcome and best wishes for a productive and enjoyable
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special day.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate