89R12553 JRI-D
By: Cain H.R. No. 151
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce are
visiting the State Capitol on March 5, 2025, providing a welcome
opportunity to pay tribute to this outstanding organization and the
city it serves; and
WHEREAS, Located in central Harris County, the area was first
settled in 1892 by farmer and former Illinois legislator Simeon
Henry West, and it was named for the abundant deer that roamed the
Gulf region during that time; in 1893, Mr. West built a hotel and
post office, and a railway station was established soon after; and
WHEREAS, Deer Park was incorporated in 1948; in the
subsequent decades, the city saw significant growth, and today, it
is home to more than 33,000 residents; education is a key element in
the city's productivity, and in conjunction with the surrounding
communities, Deer Park has supported San Jacinto College since its
opening in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Visitors and residents alike enjoy a range of
recreational opportunities, including a community theater and
numerous parks; the city also offers such historical attractions as
Patrick's Cabin, the site at which the initial treaty papers were
drafted following the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, where Texas
secured its independence from Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of president and
CEO Paula Moorhaj, chair Debbie Westbeld, and the other board
members, the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce is a strong agent
promoting economic vitality and quality of life in the region; it
boasts numerous committees that are designed to provide its members
with key business opportunities and improve the overall standard of
living in Deer Park, and it works daily to promote community
development; and
WHEREAS, The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce has played an
important role in building a stronger business network and
community, and all those associated with the organization may take
pride in their contributions to the area's prosperity; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as Deer Park Chamber of
Commerce Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.