By Solis of Cameron H.R. No. 222 76R6379 GMW-D 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 Harlingen in the joyous celebration of Harlingen 1-3 Day at the State Capitol on February 17, 1999; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Named for a city in the Netherlands, Harlingen is 1-5 located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in the region known 1-6 as the "Tropical Playground of Texas"; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The active and involved citizenry of this 1-8 distinguished city are helping it to become an international leader 1-9 in trade, government, education, agriculture, transportation, and 1-10 medicine; one of the valley's major medical facilities, the 1-11 Regional Academic Health Center, will be located in Harlingen and 1-12 it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the quality of health care 1-13 available for all valley citizens; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The thriving Harlingen business industry features 1-15 such highly successful companies as Fruit of the Loom, Lockheed 1-16 Martin, and Keystone International, and these notable employers 1-17 continually draw from a pool of skilled workers trained at Texas 1-18 State Technical College, one of the valley's premiere institutions 1-19 of higher learning; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Harlingen boasts many fine parks, sports fields, 1-21 golf courses, and jogging trails, and is also home to the Rio 1-22 Grande Valley Whitewings, a minor league baseball team; among the 1-23 city's unique attractions are the moving Iwo Jima War Memorial and 1-24 the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, which draws visitors from 2-1 across the land and showcases the valley's unique wildlife and 2-2 natural beauty; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An outstanding place in which to live, work, and 2-4 raise a family, Harlingen's continued expansion and economic growth 2-5 ensure that this dynamic city will continue to be one of the Lone 2-6 Star State's greatest assets for years to come; now, therefore, be 2-7 it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 1999, as Harlingen Day at 2-10 the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation a warm 2-11 welcome and best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the members of the Harlingen City Council as an 2-15 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.