TITLE: Honoring Wayne A. Shaw for establishing Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Honoring Wayne A. Shaw for establishing Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Citizens and business leaders of Brazoria County are gathering in Austin on February 28, 2023, for the 50th anniversary of Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol, and this celebration offers a fitting opportunity to recognize the event's founder, the late Wayne A. Shaw; and WHEREAS, Looking for a way to advocate for the needs and concerns of county residents, Mr. Shaw went to the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce with the idea for Brazoria County Day; he subsequently spearheaded efforts to create the event and gave the day its distinctive flair, deciding to serve fresh shrimp to distinguish it from other county days and nicknaming it "the World's Largest Shrimp Cocktail"; and WHEREAS, The first Brazoria County Day, held in 1973, only drew a handful of the county's residents, but over the past half century, it has evolved into one of the most popular events of the legislative season, attracting hundreds of participants; since its founding, the day has been celebrated each year that the legislature has been in session, with the exception of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; this year's observance will be the first since Mr. Shaw passed away in January 2020, and the event's trademark shrimp is being served out of a boat christened the SS Wayne Shaw in his honor; and WHEREAS, Through his efforts to create Brazoria County Day, Wayne Shaw set an inspiring example of community leadership and civic engagement, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing his significant contributions to Brazoria County; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby honor the memory of Wayne A. Shaw on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Brazoria County Day at the State Capitol and pay tribute to his life and achievements; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Vasut President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 58 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 58 was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor