78R5351 JH-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 269



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Weslaco, Texas, has been named a 2002 winner of the 
All-America City award, the oldest and most prestigious prize 
accorded communities in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, Given by the National Civic League, the award 
salutes communities that bring together diverse perspectives and 
segments of their population in order to address the most important 
local needs; and
	WHEREAS, Weslaco was one of 10 winners chosen from among 30 
finalists for the 2002 designation; as part of its application, the 
city submitted descriptions of three projects that had significant, 
demonstrable results and promise to make a long-lasting 
contribution to the city; and
	WHEREAS, These projects include the Weslaco Neighborhood 
Self Help Initiative, a program that brings city water and sewer 
services to underserved areas; the Weslaco Transition Project, 
which was instrumental in relocating the Caldwell/VSR from downtown 
to the industrial zone and providing the Mid-Valley campus of South 
Texas Community College with room for expansion; and Project READ, 
a cooperative venture between the Weslaco ISD and the Weslaco 
Public Library that was formed to improve reading skills; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to fostering community pride and 
cohesion, these projects can serve to instruct and inspire other 
groups across the country as they seek ways of dealing with similar 
issues; and
	WHEREAS, Weslaco has a long-standing tradition of open, 
inclusive, and visionary civic problem solving that will continue 
to invigorate this forward-looking Texas town, and it is a pleasure 
to join with its citizens in celebrating this newest tribute to 
their community spirit; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the citizens of Weslaco on their 
community's designation as a 2002 All-America City and extend to 
them sincere best wishes for good fortune in all their future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display in the city as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.