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.
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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.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House
on February 24, 1999.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor