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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
2	2	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	3	honor the City of Baytown on the occasion of its 75th anniversary
4	4	of incorporation, which was celebrated on January 21, 2023; and
5	5	WHEREAS, In 1822, Nathaniel Lynch started a ferry service
6	6	at the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou near
7	7	the Gulf of Mexico; two years later, William Scott, one of
8	8	Stephen F. Austin's Old 300 settlers, established a homestead
9	9	nearby, and a community named Bay Town grew up around it; other
10	10	early settlers included Sam Houston and David G. Burnet, who each
11	11	served as president of the Republic of Texas, and Mrs. Anson
12	12	Jones, wife of the fourth and final Texas president; and
13	13	WHEREAS, The area remained mostly rural until 1908, when
14	14	oil was discovered near Tabbs Bay, and in 1916, the first
15	15	offshore drilling site in Texas was established near Goose Creek;
16	16	starting in 1917, two towns, Pelly and Goose Creek, grew up
17	17	around the oil fields, and that same year, Ross S. Sterling
18	18	founded Humble Oil and Refining Company, now known as ExxonMobil;
19	19	in 1923, Humble Oil began laying out streets, installing
20	20	utilities, and financing homes for its employees; in 1947, Pelly
21	21	and Goose Creek consolidated, and on January 24, 1948, the city
22	22	of Baytown was established, with a population of nearly 21,000
23	23	people; and
24	24	WHEREAS, Baytown residents gathered at the TEPCO Solutions
25	25	event center to commemorate their city's proud history and its
26	26	many contributions to the growth and success of the state's
27	27	economy since Baytown's incorporation on January 24, 1948; and
28	28	WHEREAS, A leader in the development of the oil and gas
29	29	industry, Baytown has been central to the petroleum industry
30	30	throughout its existence; it is where the Exxon Corporation began
31	31	in the early 20th century, and the company continues to be a major
32	32	employer in the Baytown area; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Baytown is home to stellar cultural and
34	34	educational institutions, such as Lee College, which has been
35	35	consistently recognized for its excellent programs and is one
36	36	of the top two-year colleges in the nation; the Lee College
37	37	Performing Arts Center, the Art Gallery of Baytown, and the
38	38	Baytown Public Art Program offer a variety of cultural
39	39	activities, and visitors are also drawn by opportunities for
40	40	fishing, boating, and kayaking; wildlife and birding
41	41	enthusiasts enjoy the outdoor experiences offered by the
42	42	Baytown Nature Center and the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education
43	43	Center, and other popular destinations in the area include
44	44	Houston Raceway Park, the Baytown Historical Museum, and the
45	45	Baytown Sculpture Trail; and
46	46	WHEREAS, The dedicated residents of Baytown work and
47	47	contribute their talents to see that their city thrives and
48	48	maintains its productivity while honoring its history and
49	49	traditions; their efforts have made Baytown a rewarding place to
50	50	live and to call home for generations of workers, students, and
51	51	families; now, therefore, be it
52	52	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
53	53	Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Baytown on their
54	54	invaluable contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to all
55	55	congratulations on the city's 75th anniversary; and, be it
56	56	further
57	57	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
58	58	expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
59	59	Middleton, Alvarado, Creighton
60	60	________________________________
61	61	President of the Senate
62	62	I hereby certify that the
63	63	above Resolution was adopted by
64	64	the Senate on February 15, 2023.
65	65	________________________________
66	66	Secretary of the Senate
67	67	________________________________
68	68	Member, Texas Senate
69	69	________________________________
70	70	Member, Texas Senate
71	71	________________________________
72	72	Member, Texas Senate