HR158 - Recognizing March 5, 2025, as La Porte Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 158       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Citizens of La Porte are gathering in Austin on   March 5, 2025, to celebrate La Porte Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Founded in 1892, La Porte thrived as a resort town   during the 1920s and 1930s, when Sylvan Beach Amusement Park drew   many of the nation's greatest big band performers, including Rudy   Vallee and Benny Goodman; in the years since, the petrochemical   industry, the Bayport Channel, and NASA's nearby Johnson Space   Center have benefited the economy, and today, the community boasts   award-winning schools and a business-friendly municipal   government; and          WHEREAS, Residents and visitors alike enjoy the   opportunities for recreation in the region, such as the San Jacinto   Battleground State Historic Site, the San Jacinto Museum of   History, and the historic Sylvan Beach Park; and          WHEREAS, Celebrating their heritage as they work to build a   bright future, the people of La Porte may take great pride in the   role their community continues to play in 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 5, 2025, as La Porte Day at the   State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best   wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.     Cain     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 158 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House