Bill Text: TX HR571 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 26, 2013, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-25 - Reported enrolled [HR571 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR571-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 571

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation of citizens from El Cenizo is visiting
the State Capitol on February 26, 2013, on the occasion of El Cenizo
Day; and
WHEREAS, Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, the
community was incorporated in 1989 and has a population of 3,500; it
is the third largest city 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; over the past few years, the
town has created a police department, a municipal court, and the
city's first fire station and has purchased $250,000 in equipment
for the volunteer fire department; and
WHEREAS, The city has also upgraded much of its
infrastructure, including paving streets, installing more than
1,500 linear feet of sidewalk and 5,000 linear feet of storm drain,
and constructing its first municipal park; nine new energy
efficient homes have been built for elderly or disabled residents,
and the city has strengthened its law enforcement efforts and
reduced crime; and
WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community of
concerned and committed people, and the citizens' hard work,
solidarity, and dedication to positive growth and development are
indeed deserving of commendation on this special day; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2013, as El Cenizo Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin.
King of Zavala
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 571 was adopted by the House on
February 25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House