TITLE: Recognizing March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are gathering in Austin on March 8, 2017, to celebrate Golden Crescent Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, This year's event is being presented by the Victoria and Port Lavaca Chambers of Commerce, two noteworthy organizations that are dedicated to promoting growth and economic development in their communities; both support activities and functions to strengthen and expand the relationships that make the Golden Crescent region an important contributor to the prosperity of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Victoria County greatly benefits from such industries as agribusiness, petrochemicals, and tourism; moreover, the city of Victoria is an educational and cultural hub for the Coastal Bend, and the region's vibrant heritage is showcased by such attractions as the Museum of the Coastal Bend and by the Romanesque Revival architecture of the Victoria County Courthouse; and WHEREAS, Blessed with abundant resources and a colorful history, Calhoun County has approximately 560 miles of coastline, and its economy is supported by marine construction, manufacturing, and the petroleum industry; residents and visitors alike may enjoy a number of annual activities and events, including the Calhoun County Fair, the Flip Flop Festival and BBQ by the Bay, and Market Days in Port Lavaca; and WHEREAS, The citizens of Victoria and Calhoun Counties are confidently facing the future while continuing to embrace their rich past, and they may take great pride in the significant role the Golden Crescent region continues to play in the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. Morrison Straus Goldman Oliverson Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega Alonzo Gonz lez of El Paso Paddie Alvarado Gooden Parker Anchia Guerra Paul Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan Ar valo Hefner Phillips Ashby Hernandez Pickett Bailes Herrero Price Bell Hinojosa Raney Bernal Holland Raymond Biedermann Howard Reynolds Blanco Huberty Rinaldi Bohac Hunter Roberts Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr. Burns Johnson of Harris Rose Burrows Kacal Sanford Button Keough Schaefer Cain King of Hemphill Schofield Canales King of Parker Schubert Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen Clardy Klick Sheffield Coleman Koop Shine Collier Krause Simmons Cook Kuempel Smithee Cortez Lambert Springer Cosper Landgraf Stephenson Craddick Lang Stickland Cyrier Larson Stucky Dale Laubenberg Swanson Darby Leach Thierry Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris Dean Lucio III Tinderholt Deshotel Martinez Turner Dukes Metcalf Uresti Dutton Meyer VanDeaver Elkins Miller Villalba Faircloth Minjarez Vo Fallon Moody Walle Farrar Morrison White Flynn Mu oz, Jr. Wilson Frank Murphy Workman Frullo Murr Wray Geren Neave Wu Gervin-Hawkins Nev rez Zedler Giddings Oliveira Zerwas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 628 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House