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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 207
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Snow family for their generosity to the children of Greater El Paso; and WHEREAS, A civic-minded family, the Snows donated 10 acres to the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater El Paso for the construction of the William Clarke Snow Sports Complex; the complex will benefit 7,000 children on the city's Upper West Side; and WHEREAS, The sports complex will provide a gymnasium, day camp facilities, and outdoor playgrounds to children residing in the community of Sunland Park and the Gadsden Independent School District; a walking track is expected to be added later; and WHEREAS, The Snow family's gift will keep youngsters living on the Upper West Side occupied with healthy and beneficial activities; and WHEREAS, The members of the Snow family have demonstrated their generous spirit towards their fellow citizens through this munificent gift to the community's children; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby join the citizens of El Paso in expressing appreciation to the Snow family for this magnanimous gift; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to the members of this outstanding family as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapleigh ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate