Bill Text: TX SR105 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Washington County Day on February 24, 2015.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-24 - Again read [SR105 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR105-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Washington County are visiting | ||
| the State Capitol on February 24, 2015, to celebrate their rich | ||
| heritage and the contributions their county has made to the story | ||
| of Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In the early 1820s, members of Stephen F. Austin's | ||
| Old Three Hundred began settling in the area of Washington | ||
| County, and they soon formed a community known as | ||
| Washington-on-the-Brazos; the town became a major center of | ||
| activity during the Texas Revolution, and it was the site of the | ||
| Convention of 1836, where delegates signed the Texas Declaration | ||
| of Independence and drafted a constitution for the new republic; | ||
| that same year, Washington County was formally created, and | ||
| later, from 1842 to 1845, Washington-on-the-Brazos served as the | ||
| capital of the republic; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The region attracted substantial immigration and | ||
| developed quickly; included among the newcomers were Germans, | ||
| Czechs, and Poles, who began arriving in the mid-19th century; | ||
| residents had several colleges to choose from, including Baylor | ||
| University, which was established in Independence in 1846, and | ||
| Soule University, which eventually merged with other schools to | ||
| become Southwestern University; today, that early tradition of | ||
| higher education is carried on at Blinn College, founded in 1883, | ||
| in Brenham, the county seat; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Thanks to its natural beauty and prominent role in | ||
| early Texas history, Washington County is a popular tourist | ||
| destination; visitors can drive scenic country roads, enjoy the | ||
| recreation afforded by Lake Somerville, and step into the past at | ||
| museums in Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, and Independence; | ||
| moreover, the Star of the Republic Museum in Washington-on-the-Brazos | ||
| tells the story of the Texas Republic; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Other popular attractions include Blue Bell | ||
| Creameries, an eight-acre antique rose garden, the Downtown | ||
| Brenham historic district, four wineries, a microbrewery, and | ||
| more than 40 bed and breakfast inns; in addition, the area can | ||
| boast of such well-known events as the Washington County Fair, | ||
| which is the oldest county fair in Texas, along with the Burton | ||
| Cotton Gin Festival, the Bluebonnet and Scarecrow Festivals in | ||
| Chappell Hill, and the Brenham Maifest; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This dynamic county is one of the Lone Star | ||
| State's great treasures, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the | ||
| residents of Washington County as they look forward to a bright | ||
| and promising future; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 24, 2015, as Washington | ||
| County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting | ||
| delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable stay | ||
| in Austin. | ||
| Kolkhorst | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 4, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
