R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Residents of the Lone Star State are known 1-2 throughout the world for the fierce pride they take in their 1-3 colorful history, and this trait has found apt expression in the 1-4 state's many historical restoration projects; and 1-5 WHEREAS, One of the most notable of these initiatives is the 1-6 San Antonio City Employees Federal Credit Union's restoration of 1-7 the Missouri-Pacific railway station; this impressive revival 1-8 reflects the exciting redevelopment of the area west of downtown 1-9 San Antonio known as Cattleman Square, and much of the credit for 1-10 the remarkable revitalization of this historic neighborhood must go 1-11 to the Cattleman Square Association; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Originally built as the International & Great 1-13 Northern passenger depot, the venerable Mission Revival-style 1-14 structure has been renovated as a modern business building, and in 1-15 combining historical preservation with practical use, this project 1-16 has pointed the way for other similar efforts in the area and 1-17 across the state; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The endeavor's great value to the community is 1-19 evident from the wide recognition it has received, including a 1-20 National Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for 1-21 Historic Preservation and an award from the San Antonio 1-22 Conservation Society; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The restoration of this irreplaceable piece of Alamo 1-24 City history is a promising harbinger of the future redevelopment 2-1 of a vibrant neighborhood, and this worthwhile endeavor is indeed 2-2 worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commend the San Antonio City Employees Federal 2-6 Credit Union on the restoration of the Missouri-Pacific railway 2-7 depot and extend to all those involved with this worthwhile project 2-8 sincere best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for display in the San Antonio City Employees Federal 2-12 Credit Union as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-13 Representatives. Van de Putte _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1121 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House