H.R. No. 166
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Waco are gathering in Austin on
March 19, 2025, to celebrate Waco Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Waco was founded in 1849 and played a central role in
the development of the Lone Star State in the 1880s; it served as a
center for cotton farming, a stopping point for cowboys on the
Chisholm Trail, and a thriving transportation and marketing hub;
and
WHEREAS, By the mid-1900s, Waco had grown into an important
manufacturing center, and in recent decades, other sectors such as
supply chain management, health care, and aerospace and defense
have made significant contributions to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, Tourism is also a factor in the region's prosperity,
and Waco has one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the state;
residents and visitors alike are drawn to such attractions as the
Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and
Museum, as well as the scenic surroundings of Lake Waco and Cameron
Park on the banks of the Brazos River; and
WHEREAS, Institutions of higher education have been a key
element in Waco's success throughout its history; Baylor University
has been a part of the city since 1887, and Texas State Technical
College and McLennan Community College have further enhanced the
town's reputation as a place of learning and innovation; and
WHEREAS, During the presidency of George W. Bush, Waco was
home to the White House Press Center, which provided briefing and
office facilities for the press corps when President Bush was at the
"Western White House," his ranch in Crawford, 20 miles west of Waco;
and
WHEREAS, A fitting symbol of the City of Waco's
forward-thinking attitude is the home of the Greater Waco Chamber
of Commerce, which opened in June 2008 and was specifically
designed to qualify for gold-level certification from the United
States Green Building Council; the structure incorporates a range
of innovative features to create an environmentally sensitive
landmark that serves as a model for additional sustainable
construction projects; and
WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their unique heritage, the
citizens of Waco are looking ahead to the opportunities of the
future, and they may reflect with pride on their contributions to
the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.
Curry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 166 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House