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      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.     Cain     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 151 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House