H.R. No. 265
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Distinguished citizens of Palmhurst are gathering
in Austin on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Palmhurst Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Development in the region began in 1912, when John
H. Shary invested in property and irrigation to expand early
experimental citrus groves into a commercial venture; remembered as
the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry," he built what is now
known as the Shary Shivers Estate, a historic home where President
Dwight D. Eisenhower visited and the 37th governor of Texas, Allan
Shivers, married Marialice Shary; and
WHEREAS, Officially incorporated on January 25, 1964,
Palmhurst is governed by a mayor and five city council members and
is today home to some 2,600 people; this business-friendly town
boasts a host of retail shops, and the region's climate is favorable
to tourism as well as agriculture; visitors can observe numerous
beautiful species of local and migratory birds in the area, and they
are drawn to such attractions as the Hidalgo Pumphouse, which
houses machinery that was used for development a century ago; and
WHEREAS, The city of Palmhurst was served for more than two
decades by Mayor Ramiro Jose Rodriguez Jr., who passed away on April
5, 2022, at the age of 68; after taking office in 1999, he guided the
city through a period of considerable growth, and his many
achievements included establishing the city's first police
department and municipal court and attracting businesses such as
Walmart, H-E-B, and Walgreens that have provided employment
opportunities and enhanced the quality of life enjoyed by area
residents; and
WHEREAS, The residents of Palmhurst were fortunate to benefit
from Mayor Rodriguez's leadership and dedication, and they may
reflect with gratitude on the knowledge that his contributions will
benefit their outstanding community for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Palmhurst Day at
the State Capitol and pay special tribute to the life and legacy of
the Honorable Ramiro Jose Rodriguez Jr.
Muñoz, Jr.
Longoria
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on
February 22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House