89R12453 HMR-D
By: Huffman, Middleton S.R. No. 122
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Brazoria County are gathering in
Austin to celebrate Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol on
February 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, This section of coastal prairie along the Brazos
River was settled in the 1820s by members of Stephen F. Austin's Old
Three Hundred; Henry Smith of Brazoria served as the first
American-born governor of the Mexican territory of Texas and as a
leader of the movement for independence; the town of Columbia was
the capital of Texas during the first Texas Congress, and in 1836,
Brazoria County became one of the original counties established by
the new republic; and
WHEREAS, Farming and ranching initially constituted the
mainstays of the county's economy; the discovery of oil and sulfur
deposits in the early 20th century helped the region grow, and
chemical processing became increasingly important during
World War II and after; commercial fishing and the recreation
industry have helped to ensure continuing economic development; and
WHEREAS, Today, the numerous cities and towns of Brazoria
County boast excellent schools and affordable housing; visitors and
residents alike take great pleasure in miles of sandy beaches, bay
and offshore fishing, scuba diving, outstanding bird-watching, and
the Brazoria and San Bernard National Wildlife Refuges; the county
is also home to such attractions as the Nolan Ryan Center and the
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, and the county seat of
Angleton annually hosts the Brazoria County Fair, one of the
largest events of its kind in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The educational opportunities available to students
at Alvin Community College, Brazosport College, and the University
of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland further enhance the quality of
life in the county; and
WHEREAS, The largest chemical complex in North America, the
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, and a flourishing health care
industry are among the major contributors to economic growth in the
county, and Port Freeport, ranked 15th in the United States in total
tonnage, is one of the fastest-growing ports on the Gulf Coast; and
WHEREAS, The people of Brazoria County take great pride in
their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter
future, and it is indeed appropriate to take this opportunity to
honor them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Brazoria County Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation best wishes for
an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.