SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
WHEREAS, Citizens of Deer Park are gathering in Austin on
March 26, 2019, to celebrate Deer Park Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Deer Park, which was founded in 1892 by Simeon
Henry West, is home to the "Birthplace of Texas," the log cabin
where Sam Houston drafted the treaty that secured the
independence of Texas after the Battle of San Jacinto; and
WHEREAS, The community began to flourish in the late 1940s,
and in recent years, it has been ranked as one of the 50 safest
Texas cities by SafeWise.com and as one of the top 25 cities in
the United States for affordable homes by CNN Money; and
WHEREAS, With its proximity to Houston, Deer Park has easy
access to major airports, professional sports teams, and
excellent colleges, and it has been recognized for its green
space, low crime rates, short commute times, and outstanding
public education system; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their heritage as they work to build a
bright future, the people of Deer Park may take great pride in the
role their community continues to play in the story of the Lone
Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 26, 2019, as Deer Park 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 March 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate