![]() The Queen was a striking figure who, without pretense, warmly greeted Houstonians who lined the streets surrounding city hall to curtsey, wave, or get a glimpse of Her Majesty.įormer Mayor Kathy Whitmire presented the Queen with a key to the City of Houston. ![]() "While I was not Houston’s Mayor during her visit, I have seen many photos of her time here. She left a positive impression on members of the state legislature, who are never an easy audience. I remember her as a delightful person, with a sense of humor, and very smart. Ann Richards and other lawmakers in welcoming her to the Texas Capitol. As a State Representative at the time, I joined Gov. "In May 1991, Queen Elizabeth II embarked on a historical tour of major cities throughout Texas. RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II's Houston visit marked 'significant time for women's leadership'Ĭurrent Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement on Thursday remembering the queen’s visit to Texas and her decades of service: Then-Mayor Whitmire presented the queen with a key to the city. And have that of the importance of Texas," Whitmire said. "Most important to us in Houston was having a chance to showcase the city and the state. Then-Mayor Kathy Whitmire spoke to FOX 26 on Thursday and recalled the visit as a "very important occasion." ![]() RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II in Houston: A look back at her Johnson Space Center visit Many may not be aware but Queen Elizabeth II actually paid a visit to Texas in 1991 and one of the stops she made was Antioch Baptist Church, which has been around for 156 years. Remembering Queen Elizabeth II and her 1991 visit to Antioch Baptist Church in Houston ![]()
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