Bill Text: TX SR89 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Texas Midwest Day.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-07 - Reported enrolled [SR89 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR89-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| join the Texas Midwest Community Network and Texans across the | ||
| state in celebrating February 7, 2017, as Texas Midwest Day at | ||
| the Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest Community Network is an | ||
| alliance that was established in 1994 to promote regional | ||
| identity and to foster cooperation on economic growth, tourism | ||
| development, regional promotion, and legislative awareness among | ||
| 50 communities in the 32 counties surrounding Abilene; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This exemplary organization also works to | ||
| identify emerging community leaders and to develop their skills | ||
| by deepening their understanding of regional issues and | ||
| facilitating networking opportunities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Texas Midwest Day provides a chance for the | ||
| network's delegation to meet with legislators and discuss issues | ||
| of importance to the region, as well as to hear legislative | ||
| briefings by state officials and attend a reception honoring the | ||
| legislators representing the Midwest region; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest Community Network plays a vital | ||
| role in strengthening our state by providing a strong voice for | ||
| rural Texans and encouraging civic participation in the | ||
| legislative process, and it is truly deserving of special | ||
| recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby recognize February 7, 2017, as Texas Midwest | ||
| Day at the Capitol and extend best wishes to the Texas Midwest | ||
| Community Network delegation for a successful and memorable | ||
| event; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in | ||
| honor of this special occasion. | ||
| Perry | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 7, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
