R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join
1-2 the citizens of Edinburg in the joyous celebration of Edinburg Day
1-3 at the State Capitol on February 10, 1999; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Originally known as Chapin, the community serves as
1-5 the western gateway to the Lower Rio Grande Valley and as the
1-6 Hidalgo County seat; it first enjoyed a vibrant economy based on
1-7 ranching, but successful irrigation efforts and a temperate climate
1-8 have transformed the area into one of the nation's leading
1-9 producers of vegetables and citrus fruits, and the community is
1-10 also home to many thriving industries; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Edinburg's outstanding civic leadership and dramatic
1-12 expansion have generated significant economic growth; recent
1-13 construction of the International Trade and Technology Building on
1-14 the campus of The University of Texas--Pan American has expanded
1-15 educational opportunities at one of the valley's premier
1-16 institutions of higher learning; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Another project in the planning process at the
1-18 university is a medical research facility, a component of the
1-19 Regional Academic Health Center, that would be the first such unit
1-20 in the country with a location suitable to the study of health
1-21 problems on the United States-Mexico border; and
1-22 WHEREAS, The community is also expanding in the area of
1-23 recreational opportunities, such as Supersplash! Adventure, a new
1-24 35-acre water park designed for family enjoyment; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Edinburg boasts an active citizenry who champion a
2-2 variety of worthy causes through their involvement in such
2-3 organizations as the Edinburg 2020 Citizens Advisory Committees,
2-4 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, the Edinburg Hispanic Chamber of
2-5 Commerce, the Edinburg Hospital Authority, and the Edinburg Lions
2-6 Club, and their stalwart commitment to these and many other groups
2-7 has made the community a better place to live, work, and rear a
2-8 family; and
2-9 WHEREAS, The city of Edinburg has earned well-deserved
2-10 acclaim for its exceptional achievements, and twice it has received
2-11 the prestigious All-America City designation from the National
2-12 Civic League, a feat rarely matched by other communities; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Recognizing that the blessings of liberty must be
2-14 continually safeguarded, Edinburg has always been willing to pay
2-15 the ultimate price for freedom by sending its best and brightest
2-16 citizens to fight for America's highest ideals; the community is
2-17 home to people from all walks of life, and it draws its strengths
2-18 and achievements from its diversity and proud history; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Edinburg has distinguished
2-20 itself as one of our state's most outstanding communities, and it
2-21 is indeed fitting that the city and its residents receive
2-22 appropriate legislative recognition for their many accomplishments;
2-23 now, therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-25 Legislature hereby recognize February 10, 1999, as Edinburg Day at
2-26 the Capitol and welcome the members of the city's delegation on
2-27 their visit to Austin; and, be it further
3-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-2 prepared for the members of the Edinburg City Council as an
3-3 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Hinojosa
Laney Glaze Moreno of El Paso
Alexander Goodman Morrison
Allen Goolsby Mowery
Alvarado Gray Naishtat
Averitt Green Najera
Bailey Greenberg Nixon
Berman Grusendorf Noriega
Bonnen Gutierrez Oliveira
Bosse Haggerty Olivo
Brimer Hamric Palmer
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Pickett
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pitts
Burnam Hawley Puente
Capelo Heflin Ramsay
Carter Hilbert Rangel
Chavez Hilderbran Reyna of Bexar
Chisum Hill Reyna of Dallas
Christian Hinojosa Ritter
Clark Hochberg Sadler
Coleman Hodge Salinas
Cook Homer Seaman
Corte Hope Shields
Counts Howard Siebert
Crabb Hunter Smith
Craddick Hupp Smithee
Crownover Isett Solis of Cameron
Cuellar Janek Solis of Bexar
Culberson Jones of Brazos Solomons
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Staples
Davis of Harris Jones of Dallas Swinford
Davis of Dallas Junell Talton
Delisi Keel Telford
Denny Keffer Thompson
Deshotel King of Parker Tillery
Driver King of Uvalde Truitt
Dukes Krusee Turner of Coleman
Dunnam Kuempel Turner of Harris
Dutton Lengefeld Uher
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Van de Putte
Eiland Longoria Walker
Elkins Luna West
Ellis McCall Williams
Farabee McClendon Wilson
Farrar McReynolds Wise
Flores Madden Wohlgemuth
Gallego Marchant Wolens
Garcia Maxey Woolley
George Merritt Yarbrough
Giddings Moreno of Harris Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on
February 10, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House