H.R. No. 1977

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Kemah celebrated the 50th
	anniversary of the incorporation of their community on March 20,
	2015; and
	WHEREAS, Situated on a half-moon inlet of Galveston Bay at
	the entrance to Clear Lake, this picturesque waterfront community
	was known as Evergreen when it was established on the Texas and New
	Orleans Railroad in 1898; for a time, when the railroad was hauling
	large quantities of seashell out of the area, it was also known as
	Shell Siding; and
	WHEREAS, In 1907, it was renamed Kemah, an Indian word that
	means "facing the wind," for the steady, refreshing breezes that
	blow off the Gulf of Mexico; in the 1920s, the town was a center for
	shrimping and the oil and ship-building industries, and from
	Prohibition until the 1950s, it enjoyed a lively reputation as the
	home of bootleggers and illegal casinos; and
	WHEREAS, Incorporated in March 1965, Kemah thrives today as a
	getaway for residents of Houston and Galveston; a marina was
	constructed in the 1980s, and since 1997, the Kemah Boardwalk has
	drawn countless visitors with its family-friendly entertainment
	complex, featuring shops, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and
	fairground rides; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a colorful history and a beautiful
	location on the Gulf of Mexico, the residents of Kemah may take
	great pride in their community as they work together to preserve its
	charm and build a bright future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
	incorporation of Kemah and extend to its citizens sincere best
	wishes for continued success and happiness.
	Bonnen of Galveston
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1977 was adopted by the House on May
	21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House