SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to 1-2 join the citizens of Midland and Odessa in a joyous celebration of 1-3 Midland-Odessa Day at the State Capitol on February 23, 1999; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The cities of Odessa and Midland are situated in the 1-5 Permian Basin, where massive deposits of oil and natural gas were 1-6 discovered in the 1920s, and both cities have developed into major 1-7 petrochemical centers; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Established in 1881, Odessa serves as the county 1-9 seat of Ector County; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Odessa is the home of Odessa College, Texas Tech 1-11 Health Sciences Center at Odessa, and The University of Texas of 1-12 the Permian Basin; these colleges contribute to the community with 1-13 a diversity of cultural and academic programs; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A replica of the Globe Theatre is located in Odessa 1-15 and provides the site for Shakespearean productions; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Other opportunities for cultural entertainment in 1-17 Odessa are found at the Presidential Museum, the Ellen Noel Art 1-18 Museum of the Permian Basin, and at a jazz festival held each May; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Founded by Midwestern farm families in 1885, Midland 1-21 received its name because it was located on the railroad halfway 1-22 between Fort Worth and El Paso; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Midland also serves Midland County as its county 1-24 seat and has experienced many booms and busts but has, 2-1 nevertheless, grown into a city with a strong educational system, 2-2 high-rise buildings, and a population dedicated to the fine arts; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, Points of interest in Midland are the Permian Basin 2-5 Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame, the Confederate Air 2-6 Force Museum, the Museum of the Southwest, and Pliska Aviation 2-7 Museum; and 2-8 WHEREAS, The citizens of Midland and Odessa are to be 2-9 commended for their progressive spirit, their optimistic 2-10 perseverance, and their industriousness, even in times like the 2-11 present when they are suffering from a strained economy caused by 2-12 low oil and gas prices; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Their spirit of cooperation is also remarkable as 2-14 revealed in their joint efforts to establish the Midland 2-15 International Airport, which has recently opened a new, expanded 2-16 passenger terminal to better serve the needs of the area, the 2-17 creation of the Midland-Odessa Transportation Alliance (MOTRAN) as 2-18 an advocate for the establishment of the La Entrada al Pacifico 2-19 trade corridor, and the joint cities efforts in promoting Midland 2-20 and Odessa as exceptional retirement communities through the 2-21 establishment of Midland Odessa Health and Retirement Endeavor 2-22 (MOHRE); Midland and Odessa further indicate their ability to work 2-23 together with the only joint postmark in Texas; and 2-24 WHEREAS, It is indeed a pleasure and a privilege for the 2-25 Texas Senate to honor these cooperative cities and outstanding 2-26 citizens; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 3-2 hereby recognize February 23, 1999, as Midland-Odessa Day and 3-3 extend best wishes to its residents for a most enjoyable and 3-4 rewarding event; and, be it further 3-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for 3-6 Midland and Odessa as a memento of this special day. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 1999. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House on February 24, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: _______________________________ Date _______________________________ Governor