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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize February 11, 2003, as Midland-Odessa Day at the
State Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, Odessa and Midland are located in the Permian 
Basin, an important oil-and-gas-rich area of the state; both 
cities have been shaped by similar historical developments and 
have benefited from their proximity to each other; to reinforce 
their unity and to ensure economic diversification and a 
prosperous future, Midland and Odessa have adopted the "Two 
Cities-No Limits" motto; and

	WHEREAS, The City of Midland was founded in 1881 when the 
Texas and Pacific Railway established Midway Station at the 
midpoint on its Dallas-El Paso line; Odessa was likewise founded 
in 1881, when the Texas Pacific Railway began using the area for a 
water stop; and

	WHEREAS, During the 1920s, the discovery of rich deposits 
of oil and gas in the Permian Basin transformed the cities of 
Midland and Odessa into essential petrochemical centers for the 
State of Texas; the oil and gas industry invigorated the area and 
brought economic prosperity; over the years, the cities have 
added new commercial enterprises to assure greater economic 
stability in the region; and

	WHEREAS, The cities have developed the area's economy
with the addition of the Family Dollar Stores, Incorporated, 
Distribution Center, Texas Independent Energy's 1,000 Mega Watt 
power plant, and the Cingular Wireless Call Center, which employs 
over 1,500 individuals; and

	WHEREAS, Each city possesses unique cultural treasures; 
Odessa is home to the Presidential Museum, the Ellen Noel Art 
Museum of the Permian Basin, and a replica of the Globe Theater; 
residents also take pride in the presence of the Texas Tech 
Health Sciences Center and The University of Texas of the Permian 
Basin; and

	WHEREAS, Midland is well known for the Permian Basin 
Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame, the Commemorative
Air Force Museum, and the Museum of the Southwest; and

	WHEREAS, Midland is also extremely proud to be the hometown 
of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, as well as 
the longtime home of former President George H. W. Bush and 
Florida Governor Jeb Bush; and

	WHEREAS, Midland and Odessa have consistently displayed a 
spirit of cooperation over the years; they jointly established 
the Midland International Airport and created the Midland-Odessa 
Transportation Alliance; they also established the Midland 
Odessa Health and Retirement Endeavor to heighten their 
attraction as retirement communities; Midland and Odessa have 
the only joint postmark in Texas; and

	WHEREAS, The more than 100 years of mutual support between 
these two cities is an inspiring example of cooperation to all 
Texans; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Midland and 
Odessa as they celebrate their unique heritage on this special 
day; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the two cities as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Bivins




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 11, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate