By: Haywood, Fraser, Sibley S.R. No. 270 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing the members of the delegation from the Texas Midwest 1-4 Community Network on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol 1-5 on March 5, 1997, for Texas Midwest Day in Austin; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Texas Midwest Day provides an opportunity for 1-7 citizens from the Texas Midwest to strengthen their participation 1-8 in statewide issues and concerns and to better acquaint state 1-9 leaders with the needs and attributes of this area of Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest Community Network is an 1-11 organization of civic, government, and business leaders from a 1-12 20-county area that surrounds Abilene; the network was formed to 1-13 foster improved communications and to plan regional economic 1-14 development strategies; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Members of the delegation will visit the 1-16 House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Governor's Office; 1-17 they also will meet with officials of various state agencies such 1-18 as the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of 1-19 Commerce, Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Texas Department 1-20 of Agriculture; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 75th Legislature, hereby extend hospitality and a warm welcome to 1-23 the members of the delegation from the Texas Midwest Community 2-1 Network and best wishes to them for an enjoyable and informative 2-2 Texas Midwest Day; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-4 organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on March 4, 1997. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate