SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75

	WHEREAS, A delegation of proud Edinburg citizens is 
visiting the Texas Senate 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate