1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 162 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to join the citizens 1-4 of Edinburg in the joyous celebration of Edinburg Day at the 1-5 State Capitol on February 10, 1999; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Originally known as Chapin, the community serves 1-7 as the western gateway to the Lower Rio Grande Valley and as the 1-8 Hidalgo County seat; it first enjoyed a vibrant economy based 1-9 on ranching, but successful irrigation efforts and a temperate 1-10 climate have transformed the area into one of the nation's leading 1-11 producers of vegetables and citrus fruits, and the community is 1-12 also home to many thriving industries; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Edinburg's outstanding civic leadership and 1-14 dramatic expansion have generated significant economic growth; 1-15 recent construction has further enhanced the state-of-the-art 1-16 Edinburg Regional Medical Center, and new engineering and 1-17 science buildings have expanded educational opportunities at 1-18 one of the valley's premier institutions of higher learning, 1-19 The University of Texas--Pan American; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Edinburg boasts an active citizenry who champion 1-21 a variety of worthy causes through their involvement in such 1-22 organizations as the Edinburg 2020 Citizens Advisory Committees, 1-23 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, the Edinburg Hospital Authority, 1-24 and the Edinburg Lions Club, and their stalwart commitment to 2-1 these and many other groups has made the community a better place 2-2 to live, work, and rear a family; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The City of Edinburg has earned well-deserved 2-4 acclaim for its exceptional achievements, and for the second 2-5 time, it has received the prestigious All-America City designation 2-6 from the National Civic League, a feat rarely matched by other 2-7 communities; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Recognizing that the blessings of liberty must be 2-9 continually safeguarded, Edinburg has always been willing to pay 2-10 the ultimate price for freedom by sending its best and brightest 2-11 citizens to fight for America's highest ideals; the community is 2-12 home to people from all walks of life, and it draws its strengths 2-13 and achievements from its diversity and proud history; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Edinburg has distinguished 2-15 itself as one of our state's most outstanding communities, and 2-16 it is indeed fitting that the city and its residents receive 2-17 appropriate legislative recognition for their many accomplishments; 2-18 now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 76th Legislature, hereby designate February 10, 1999, as 2-21 Edinburg Day at the Capitol and welcome the members of the 2-22 city's delegation on their visit to Austin; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-24 prepared for the members of the Edinburg City Council as an 2-25 expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. 2-26 Lucio 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the above 3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-5 on February 10, 1999. 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate