R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 3, 1997, Sullivan City was incorporated by a 1-2 vote of its residents, and this historic event is truly worthy of 1-3 special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Located in western Hidalgo County, Sullivan City 1-5 lies at the heart of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and the 1-6 community's recent growth reflects the region's great vitality and 1-7 dynamism; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In addition to expressing their support for 1-9 incorporation, local voters also chose city officers, and newly 1-10 elected Mayor Gumaro Flores and City Commissioners Alicia Garza and 1-11 Reynaldo Ruiz now enjoy the distinction of being the first to serve 1-12 in their positions; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Blessed with a hard-working and public-spirited 1-14 citizenry, Sullivan City has contributed much to the history, 1-15 culture, and economy of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed 1-16 fitting on this auspicious occasion to recognize this remarkable 1-17 community and its residents; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commemorate the incorporation of Sullivan City 1-20 and congratulate Mayor Gumaro Flores and City Commissioners Alicia 1-21 Garza and Reynaldo Ruiz on their recent election to office; and, be 1-22 it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for display in Sullivan City as an expression of high 2-1 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 984 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House