Bill Text: TX SR320 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 320 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Rio Grande City Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-23 - Reported enrolled [SR320 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR320-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering
	in Austin on February 23, 2011, 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 eight
	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 reconstruction of 90 percent of
	the city's streets; 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 23, 2011, 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.

	Zaffirini



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 23, 2011.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate