SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the City of Corpus Christi, which has been designated 
a 2003 winner of the All-America City award; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Civic League, the 
All-America City award is the oldest and most prestigious prize 
accorded to communities in the United States; the annual contest 
recognizes cities that have successfully solved urban problems 
through innovative collaboration among community members, 
government representatives, local businesses, and nonprofit 
organizations; and
	WHEREAS, Corpus Christi earned the 2003 title of 
All-America City for its resounding success in several 
community-based projects, including the Forward Corpus Christi 
initiative, the Juvenile Assessment Center, which helps to keep 
young people in school, and a successful local air quality program
that has made Corpus Christi the only major city in Texas that 
meets both state and federal clean air standards; these projects 
have fostered civic pride and spirit and have served to inspire 
citizens across the country to resolve similar concerns in their 
cities; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Corpus Christi have a tradition of 
problem solving that will continue to invigorate their thriving 
city well into the future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the citizens
of Corpus Christi for their endeavors to improve the city and 
congratulate them on its selection as an All-America City; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the many individuals who helped achieve this goal as an expression
of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate