Bill Text: TX HR508 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR508 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR508-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 508

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of El Cenizo are gathering in Austin on
February 18, 2015, on the occasion of El Cenizo Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, the
community was incorporated in 1989 and has a population of nearly
3,500 people; it is the third largest town in Webb County and is
under the leadership of Raul Lorenzo Reyes, who was first elected
mayor in 2004, when he was only 21; and
WHEREAS, The people of El Cenizo are known for their ability
to pull together to meet common goals, and in recent years, a police
department, a municipal court, and the city's first fire station
have all been established; and
WHEREAS, The town also upgraded much of its infrastructure,
including paving streets, installing sidewalks and storm drains,
and constructing a municipal park; new energy-efficient homes were
built for elderly or disabled residents, and law enforcement
efforts have been strengthened; and
WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community of
concerned and committed people whose hard work, solidarity, and
dedication to positive growth and development are indeed deserving
of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as El Cenizo Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin.
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 508 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House