Bill Text: TX HR484 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 484 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Rio Grande City Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR484 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR484-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 484



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering in
	Austin on February 19, 2013, to celebrate Rio Grande City Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Rio Grande City has gained regional, state, and
	national media attention for its significant historical richness;
	it boasts more than 600 historic properties and has been recognized
	as a National Main Street City in Texas for 10 consecutive years;
	and
	WHEREAS, The city is a member of the National Trust for
	Historic Preservation's National Main Street Network, which
	assists states and communities in the preservation and
	rehabilitation of commercial districts, and it has been designated
	as a Preserve America Community for its efforts to protect local
	cultural and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the
	public; and
	WHEREAS, The leaders of Rio Grande City are committed to
	improving the quality of life for residents and maintaining a
	positive economic environment that will attract new business; among
	the important infrastructure projects recently undertaken are the
	construction of a $20.9 million water treatment facility, the
	$2.885 million first phase expansion of the wastewater treatment
	facility, the construction of a $2.5 million municipal park, and
	the revitalization of the city's downtown area; and
	WHEREAS, Among those who have contributed to the community's
	success are Mayor Ruben O. Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Hernan Garza,
	and city commissioners Rey Ramirez, Arcadio Salinas III, and David
	Jones; joining Mayor Villarreal on the house floor today are a
	number of prominent local citizens, including Giselle Villarreal,
	owner of Starr County's community magazine, The Life, Cecilia
	Olivarez, president of Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce,
	Dina Garcia, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Rio Grande City,
	Elisa Bellas, Planning and Zoning Director, Bonny Amador, EDC
	Director, and Valerie Brown-Garza, EDC Operations Manager; and
	WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage even as they work to
	build a bright future, the citizens of Rio Grande City may indeed
	take pride in their community's ongoing achievements; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as Rio Grande City
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
	sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.

	Guillen

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 484 was adopted by the House on
	February 19, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House