HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to join the citizens

 1-2     of Edinburg in the joyous celebration of Edinburg Day at the State

 1-3     Capitol on February 11, 1997; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Originally known as Chapin, the community serves as

 1-5     the western gateway to the Lower Rio Grande Valley and as the

 1-6     Hidalgo County seat; it first enjoyed a vibrant economy based on

 1-7     ranching, but successful irrigation efforts and a temperate climate

 1-8     have transformed the area into one of the nation's leading

 1-9     producers of vegetables and citrus fruits, and the community is

1-10     also home to many thriving industries; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Edinburg's outstanding civic leadership and dramatic

1-12     expansion have generated significant economic growth; recent

1-13     construction has further enhanced the state-of-the-art Edinburg

1-14     Regional Medical Center, and new engineering and science buildings

1-15     have expanded educational opportunities at one of the valley's

1-16     premier institutions of higher learning, The University of

1-17     Texas-Pan American; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Edinburg boasts an active citizenry who champion a

1-19     variety of worthy causes through their involvement in such

1-20     organizations as the Edinburg 2020 Citizens Advisory Committees,

1-21     the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, the Edinburg Hospital Authority,

1-22     and the Edinburg Lions Club, and their stalwart commitment to these

1-23     and many other groups has made the community a better place to

1-24     live, work, and rear a family; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, The city of Edinburg has earned well-deserved

 2-2     acclaim for its exceptional achievements, and for the second time,

 2-3     it has received the prestigious All-America City designation from

 2-4     the National Civic League, a feat rarely matched by other

 2-5     communities; and

 2-6           WHEREAS, Recognizing that the blessings of liberty must be

 2-7     continually safeguarded, Edinburg has always been willing to pay

 2-8     the ultimate price for freedom by sending its best and brightest

 2-9     citizens to fight for America's highest ideals; the community is

2-10     home to people  from all walks of life, and it draws its strengths

2-11     and achievements from its diversity and proud history; and

2-12           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Edinburg has distinguished

2-13     itself as one of our state's most outstanding communities, and it

2-14     is indeed fitting that the city and its residents receive

2-15     appropriate legislative recognition for their many accomplishments;

2-16     now, therefore, be it

2-17           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

2-18     hereby designate February 11, 1997, as  Edinburg Day at the Capitol

2-19     and welcome the members of the city's delegation on their visit to

2-20     Austin; and, be it further

2-21           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-22     prepared for the members of the Edinburg City Council as an

2-23     expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and

2-24     Senate.

                                                                    Hinojosa

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 60 was adopted by the House on

         February 11, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 60 was adopted by the Senate on

         February 11, 1997, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

         APPROVED:  _____________________

                            Date

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                          Governor