TODAY IS WASHINGTON COUNTY DAY AT THE CAPITOL

  

As state legislators and officials convene in Austin for the 85th Legislative Session, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the biannual Washington County Day at the Capitol today (Tuesday).

Around two dozen elected officials and business/community leaders will be in Austin for the event.

When the House convenes at 10am, Representative Leighton Schubert will read a resolution about Washington County and four officials will be introduced on the House floor: County Judge John Brieden, Brenham Mayor Milton Tate, Burton Mayor Peggy Felder and Blinn College District President Dr. Mary Hensley.  Senator Lois Kolkhorst will also recognize Washington County officials and citizens from the Senate floor when it convenes at 11am this morning.

In continuing a tradition set in place during Lt. Governor Bob Bullock’s tenure, leaders from Brenham/Washington County will hand-serve Blue Bell ice cream in the Lt. Governors Reception Room to senators, representatives and their staff members, thanks to a generous donation from Blue Bell Creameries. The legislators will also be given gifts of the newest flavor of Briannas Gourmet Salad Dressing, generously donated by Del Sol Food Company.

Dr. Eric Alford from Brenham Clinic will serve as Physician of the Day at the Capitol. As a service to the Texas Legislature, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians provides a physician in the Capitol for each day of the legislative session and has since 1971. This program is organized by TAFP and supported by the Texas Dept. of State Health Services and the Texas Medical Association. The Physician of the Day is introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and his name becomes a permanent part of the official legislative record.  Dr. Alford will see patients throughout the entire day.

After “Washington County Day at the Capitol,” photos will be posted on the Washington County Chamber’s Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/Washingtoncountychamber.