HR166 - Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the State Capitol.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House