By Van de Putte                                       H.R. No. 1121

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                                 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.