H.R. No. 903
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Jersey Village are celebrating
the establishment of their town with a Founders Day event on
April 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, A Houston suburb located in west central Harris
County, Jersey Village was established in 1953, when Clark W. Henry
and N. E. Kennedy and Son developed homesites on Jersey Lake;
according to some accounts, the community was named for the Jersey
cows owned by Mr. Henry during his time in the dairy industry; the
town was officially incorporated in 1956; and
WHEREAS, The 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration is
being held at Clark Henry Park and will feature a wide variety of
fun activities, including carnival games, amusement rides, and a
fireworks show; local residents also have the opportunity to
participate in the event's chili cook-off; and
WHEREAS, The Jersey Village Founders Day festival is a
beloved community tradition that combines family-friendly
recreation with an appreciation for the town's rich heritage, and
it has long been a source of enrichment and entertainment for
residents and visitors alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day
celebration and extend to the organizers and attendees sincere best
wishes for a successful and memorable event.
Hull
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 903 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House