TITLE: Recognizing April 20, 2015, as Missouri City Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 20, 2015, as Missouri City Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Missouri City are gathering in Austin on April 20, 2015, to celebrate Missouri City Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Situated along the Brazos River a few miles southwest of Houston, the town was created by real estate promoters R. M. Cash and L. E. Luckle, who called it a "land of genial sunshine and eternal summer"; another promoter, W. R. McElroy, named it Missouri City to attract residents of St. Louis; the self-styled "Show Me City" was originally an agricultural hub for local farmers and ranchers, shipping cotton, corn, cattle, and sugarcane, and oil and natural gas were discovered nearby in the 1920s; the city was incorporated in 1956; and WHEREAS, Today, this thriving community of more than 70,000 people is winning accolades as an ideal place to live and raise a family; a certified Texas Scenic City, it has been listed by CNN Money magazine in the top 100 Best Places to Live among the nation's small cities and as one of the nation's 10 most affordable cities; CQ Press has placed it among the 100 safest towns in America, and a Rice University study cited it as one of the most diverse municipalities in the Houston area; and WHEREAS, Missouri City's residents may take advantage of the many fine opportunities for recreation, including 20 parks, a 25,000-square-foot Recreation and Tennis Center, and the city-owned, 36-hole Quail Valley Golf Course, which was named Best Value Under $50 by Avid Golfer magazine; and WHEREAS, Conveniently located only minutes from the amenities of Houston, Missouri City is strategically located close to major freeways and rail lines, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, and the Port of Houston; commuters also benefit from ready access to two METRO Park and Ride locations; and WHEREAS, The residents of Missouri City may indeed take great pride in their dynamic community and in the care with which they are building a bright tomorrow while preserving the city's small-town charm; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 20, 2015, as Missouri City Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1937 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House