Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the City of Jamaica Beach.

89(R) HR 965 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 965

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The City of Jamaica Beach is celebrating the 50th

anniversary of its founding on May 24, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1975, Jamaica Beach was initially

developed two decades earlier by a Houston company, the Jamaica

Corporation, which planned a subdivision with resort-style

amenities; more than 1,000 lots were sold, and by 1965 the

development within the City of Galveston's extraterritorial

jurisdiction encompassed more than 300 homes; recreational

facilities included a two-story marina with a restaurant, a beach

bathhouse building with a sundeck, a swimming lagoon, riding

stables, a baseball diamond, and the Karankawa Indian Museum; like

many other such postwar developments, however, the project

foundered during an economic downturn, and it went into bankruptcy;

and

WHEREAS, Despite the development's financial and legal

issues, homeowners did not give up on their community; they worked

together to solve problems created by the bankruptcy and persevered

in the face of fires, floods, and hurricanes; seeking independence

and stability, they decided to incorporate, and volunteers gathered

the necessary signatures on a petition; the Galveston Chamber of

Commerce supported annexation, however, and an ordinance of

annexation was adopted; Jamaica Beach residents subsequently

embarked on a long court battle, and in May 1975, 71 of 74

registered Jamaica Beach voters elected to incorporate; nearly a

year later, the court issued a summary judgment declaring the

incorporation valid; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of five decades, proud and tenacious

residents of Jamaica Beach have set an inspiring example through

their deep commitment to their community, and it is indeed a

pleasure to join in marking this significant milestone in the

history of their city; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the City of

Jamaica Beach and extend to all those participating in the

celebration sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable

event.

Leo Wilson

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 965 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House