HR965 - Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the City of Jamaica Beach.

      H.R. No. 965       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The City of Jamaica Beach is celebrating the 50th   anniversary of its founding on May 24, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Established in 1975, Jamaica Beach was initially   developed two decades earlier by a Houston company, the Jamaica   Corporation, which planned a subdivision with resort-style   amenities; more than 1,000 lots were sold, and by 1965 the   development within the City of Galveston's extraterritorial   jurisdiction encompassed more than 300 homes; recreational   facilities included a two-story marina with a restaurant, a beach   bathhouse building with a sundeck, a swimming lagoon, riding   stables, a baseball diamond, and the Karankawa Indian Museum; like   many other such postwar developments, however, the project   foundered during an economic downturn, and it went into bankruptcy;   and          WHEREAS, Despite the development's financial and legal   issues, homeowners did not give up on their community; they worked   together to solve problems created by the bankruptcy and persevered   in the face of fires, floods, and hurricanes; seeking independence   and stability, they decided to incorporate, and volunteers gathered   the necessary signatures on a petition; the Galveston Chamber of   Commerce supported annexation, however, and an ordinance of   annexation was adopted; Jamaica Beach residents subsequently   embarked on a long court battle, and in May 1975, 71 of 74   registered Jamaica Beach voters elected to incorporate; nearly a   year later, the court issued a summary judgment declaring the   incorporation valid; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of five decades, proud and tenacious   residents of Jamaica Beach have set an inspiring example through   their deep commitment to their community, and it is indeed a   pleasure to join in marking this significant milestone in the   history of their city; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the City of   Jamaica Beach and extend to all those participating in the   celebration sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable   event.     Leo Wilson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 965 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House