By: Schofield H.R. No. 15       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The City of Katy unveiled its new visitors center   with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Part of an ongoing campaign to revitalize the   Historic Town Square, the Katy Visitors Center aims to promote   tourism and to showcase the rich history of the city as well as its   many attractions and amenities, including community events, scenic   parks, retail and dining experiences, and educational   opportunities; and          WHEREAS, The center is located inside a building that   previously housed a fire station, a library, a tax assessor's   office, Keep Katy Beautiful, and the city's Parks and Recreation   and Marketing and Tourism Departments; the renovated space now   includes such features as a staffed reception desk, brochures, and   interactive exhibits and touch-screen displays; in addition, the   center boasts a designated area for children to play and learn about   the industries significant to the area's development, including   rice farming, railroads, and oil and gas; and          WHEREAS, The successful completion of this project was made   possible by the guidance and support of a number of city officials,   staff, and volunteers, including those with the Katy City Council,   the Katy Vision Committee, Keep Katy Beautiful, and the City of Katy   Convention & Tourism Bureau, IT Department, Building Maintenance   Team, and Parks and Recreation Department; moreover, DG Studios,   VLK Architects, Innovative Environments, the experience design   agency 900lbs, and the Katy Heritage Society made valuable   contributions; and          WHEREAS, The Katy Visitors Center is certain to be a   much-appreciated resource for residents and guests alike, and it is   a pleasure to join in recognizing the vision, leadership, and hard   work that have helped bring this project to fruition; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate the   ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Katy Visitors Center and that all   those who have contributed to this worthy endeavor be commended for   their efforts.