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78R3871 JH-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 77
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation of proud Edinburg citizens is visiting
the Texas House of Representatives on January 29, 2003, in
celebration of Edinburg Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located in one of the fastest-growing areas in the
country, Edinburg is the county seat of Hidalgo County and home to
one of the Rio Grande Valley's premier institutions of higher
learning, The University of Texas--Pan American; and
WHEREAS, Edinburg's exceptional civic leadership and
dramatic expansion have generated significant economic growth, and
a $20 million medical research facility that is currently under
construction for The University of Texas Regional Academic Health
Center will provide an additional, major boost to the economy of
Edinburg and the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Citizens of Edinburg have a strong tradition of
collaborating effectively to address important local issues, and
their efforts have won for their community recognition as an
All-America City three times by the National Civic League;
conferred on only a handful of recipients each year, this award
speaks volumes about the extent of citizen involvement and
commitment in the locales that are honored; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Edinburg has distinguished
itself as one of our state's outstanding communities, and it is
indeed fitting that the city and its residents receive appropriate
legislative recognition for their many accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2003, as Edinburg Day at
the State Capitol and extend to the members of the city's delegation
a warm welcome and sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit.