SR122 - Recognizing February 25, 2025, as Brazoria County Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122          WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Brazoria County are gathering   in Austin to celebrate Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol   on February 25, 2025; and          WHEREAS, This section of coastal prairie along the Brazos   River was settled in the 1820s by members of Stephen F. Austin's   Old Three Hundred; Henry Smith of Brazoria served as the first   American-born governor of the Mexican territory of Texas and as a   leader of the movement for independence; the town of Columbia was   the capital of Texas during the first Texas Congress, and in   1836, Brazoria County became one of the original counties   established by the new republic; and          WHEREAS, Farming and ranching initially constituted the   mainstays of the county's economy; the discovery of oil and   sulfur deposits in the early 20th century helped the region grow,   and chemical processing became increasingly important during   World War II and after; commercial fishing and the recreation   industry have helped to ensure continuing economic development;   and          WHEREAS, Today, the numerous cities and towns of Brazoria   County boast excellent schools and affordable housing; visitors   and residents alike take great pleasure in miles of sandy   beaches, bay and offshore fishing, scuba diving, outstanding   bird-watching, and the Brazoria and San Bernard National   Wildlife Refuges; the county is also home to such attractions as   the Nolan Ryan Center and the Varner-Hogg Plantation State   Historic Site, and the county seat of Angleton annually hosts the   Brazoria County Fair, one of the largest events of its kind in   Texas; and          WHEREAS, The educational opportunities available to   students at Alvin Community College, Brazosport College, and the   University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland further enhance the   quality of life in the county; and          WHEREAS, The largest chemical complex in North America,   the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, and a flourishing health   care industry are among the major contributors to economic growth   in the county, and Port Freeport, ranked 15th in the United   States in total tonnage, is one of the fastest-growing ports on   the Gulf Coast; and          WHEREAS, The people of Brazoria County take great pride in   their rich history as they work together to build an even   brighter future, and it is indeed appropriate to take this   opportunity to honor them; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Brazoria   County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting   delegation best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in   Austin.     Huffman, Middleton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 25, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate