TITLE: Congratulating the West Baytown Civic Association on its 35th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the West Baytown Civic Association on its 35th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of the West Baytown Civic Association are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the organization's founding in 2023; and WHEREAS, Established in 1988, the West Baytown Civic Association seeks to foster community engagement and implement positive change within Baytown's Historic West End, previously known as Old Baytown; the organization has given back to the area through a variety of civic projects and initiatives, ranging from murals and neighborhood cleanups to support for bike patrols and increased police visibility; and WHEREAS, The WBCA has further contributed to its community by helping to sponsor a number of events, including National Night Out and the Day of the Dead Festival; moreover, the organization has donated funds to local schools and assisted area families with holiday donations; WBCA members benefit from the able leadership of its board of directors, which includes president Fred Aguilar, vice president Agustin Loredo III, secretary Eva Benavides, and Baytown City Council member Laura Alvarado; and WHEREAS, The West Baytown Civic Association has long played an important role in the vitality of the Baytown community, and the organization is indeed worthy of recognition on this notable milestone; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 35th anniversary of the West Baytown Civic Association and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hernandez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1135 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House