By Hinojosa                                           H.C.R. No. 44
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Edinburg and the Rio Grande Valley have a proud
 1-2     legacy of sports competition and dedication to physical fitness
 1-3     opportunities for all residents; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Sports and physical fitness programs in Edinburg and
 1-5     the Rio Grande Valley have produced college, university, and
 1-6     Olympic champions, as well as professional athletes; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, South Texas' commitment to participating in sports
 1-8     and physical fitness programs is exemplified by such occasions as
 1-9     Edinburg's All-America City 10K Run/Walk; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The All-America City 10K Run/Walk was first
1-11     organized by volunteers in 1983 in order to raise funds for the
1-12     Edinburg Boys and Girls Club; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The All-America City 10K Run/Walk has grown into one
1-14     of the largest such events in South Texas, with as many as 800
1-15     people a year entering the race; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Although the competition attracts some of the most
1-17     accomplished athletes from Texas and northern Mexico, it also
1-18     provides recreational opportunities for amateur athletes; and
1-19           WHEREAS, On February 6, 1999, hundreds of runners, joggers,
1-20     and walkers, with thousands of relatives and friends supporting
1-21     them along the 6.2 mile course through Edinburg, will participate
1-22     in the 17th Annual All-America City 10K Run/Walk; now, therefore,
1-23     be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-1     hereby commend the people of Edinburg for their outstanding work in
 2-2     support of community involvement, athletic competition, and
 2-3     physical fitness and honor the athletes for their participation in
 2-4     the All-America City 10K Run/Walk; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the Edinburg City Council as an expression of high
 2-7     regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.