R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride 1-2 in honoring the Mount Cristo Rey Illumination Committee of El Paso 1-3 for their diligent service in behalf of their community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, In an effort to ensure the safety of visitors to the 1-5 city's beloved Mount Cristo Rey, these dedicated Texans have 1-6 committed themselves to providing a permanent lighting system for 1-7 the area landmark; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The proposed project would include lighting the 1-9 Mount Cristo Rey statue, the hiking trails, and the parking lot, as 1-10 well as installing a security system with surveillance cameras, 1-11 motion detectors, and video and audio alarm enunciators; in 1-12 addition, the committee is coordinating security measures with the 1-13 Sunland Park police, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department, United 1-14 States Border Patrol, El Paso police, and Juarez police; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Working to preserve one of El Paso's most enduring 1-16 treasures for the enjoyment of future generations is truly an 1-17 admirable endeavor, and one worthy of our highest praise; now, 1-18 therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby commend the members of the Mount Cristo Rey 1-21 Illumination Committee and extend to them sincere best wishes on 1-22 the success of their campaign; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for the committee as an expression of high regard by the 2-1 Texas House of Representatives. Chavez _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1199 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House