TITLE: Commemorating the 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Jersey Village are celebrating the establishment of their town with a Founders Day event on April 15, 2023; and WHEREAS, A Houston suburb located in west central Harris County, Jersey Village was established in 1953, when Clark W. Henry and N. E. Kennedy and Son developed homesites on Jersey Lake; according to some accounts, the community was named for the Jersey cows owned by Mr. Henry during his time in the dairy industry; the town was officially incorporated in 1956; and WHEREAS, The 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration is being held at Clark Henry Park and will feature a wide variety of fun activities, including carnival games, amusement rides, and a fireworks show; local residents also have the opportunity to participate in the event's chili cook-off; and WHEREAS, The Jersey Village Founders Day festival is a beloved community tradition that combines family-friendly recreation with an appreciation for the town's rich heritage, and it has long been a source of enrichment and entertainment for residents and visitors alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Jersey Village Founders Day celebration and extend to the organizers and attendees sincere best wishes for a successful and memorable event. Hull Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 903 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House