78R3422 MDM-D

By:  Davis of Harris                                            H.C.R. No. 29 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Mario Zolezzi Garcia, mayor of 
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, has dedicated himself to the betterment of 
his city, and he truly merits special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1774, Matamoros is situated across the 
Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas; the city was originally named 
San Juan de los Esteros Hermosos and was renamed in honor of Don 
Mariano Matamoros, a soldier and priest who died during the Mexican 
War of Independence; and
	WHEREAS, Under the astute and able leadership of its mayor, 
Matamoros enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a popular tourist 
destination, attracting visitors who seek the charm of Old World 
Mexico together with the amenities of a modern city; each year the 
residents of Matamoros extend a warm welcome to thousands of guests 
from near and far; and
	WHEREAS, Among the numerous points of interest are the 
cathedral church Nuestra Señora del Refugio, Juarez Market Square, 
and Plaza Hidalgo, named in honor of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, 
the father of Mexican independence; the city's many notable 
historic structures include Casa Iturria, a colonial-style 
building, and Casa Cross, the only Victorian-style home in Northern 
Mexico; the Teatro de la Reforma hosts one of Mexico's finest 
cultural festivals every October; and
	WHEREAS, Mario Zolezzi Garcia has been instrumental in 
furthering the success of Matamoros as a dynamic commercial 
metropolis, one whose strong international ties are evidenced by 
the great number of foreign corporations that have set up 
manufacturing operations in the city; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant has worked to enhance 
the quality of life for the citizens of Matamoros in countless ways, 
and it is a pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend the Honorable Mario Zolezzi Garcia for his myriad 
achievements as mayor of Matamoros and salute him and the City of 
Matamoros as notable friends and business partners of the State of 
Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mayor Zolezzi Garcia as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.