By:  Patterson                                   S.R. No. 321
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, On Tuesday, April 13, 1993, Pasadena Day will be
    1-3  celebrated by the proud citizens of Pasadena in recognition of the
    1-4  centennial year of their illustrious city and its contributions to
    1-5  the State of Texas; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Situated along Vince's Bayou, Pasadena is today
    1-7  largely a residential community associated with the petrochemical
    1-8  and shipping industries along the Houston Ship Channel; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Pasadena is Spanish for Land of Flowers and legend
   1-10  tells us that the town was settled in its present site because of its
   1-11  blooming meadows along Vince's Bayou; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The citizens of Pasadena are to be commended for
   1-13  their industriousness and their gracious hospitality to those who
   1-14  visit this friendly town; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The community spirit in Pasadena is understandable,
   1-16  and the residents have made it one of the outstanding cities in the
   1-17  state; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The manifold contributions of the citizens of
   1-19  Pasadena to the State of Texas are truly worthy of legislative
   1-20  recognition and praise; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure and a privilege for the
   1-22  Texas Senate to honor this outstanding Texas town and its fine
   1-23  citizens; now, therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-2  73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to the
    2-3  citizens of Pasadena, Texas, on the 100th anniversary of its founding
    2-4  with best wishes for a most memorable and joyous celebration; and, be
    2-5  it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-7  the City of Pasadena as a memento of this grand event.
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    2-9                                        President of the Senate
   2-10                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-11                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-12                                 the Senate on February 25, 1993.
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   2-14                                        Secretary of the Senate
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   2-16                                         Member, Texas Senate