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                                                                  H.R. No. 187



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The City of Bowie has been selected as a National 
Main Street City in recognition of its outstanding commitment to 
the development of its historic downtown area; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission and the 
National Trust for Historic Preservation, this honor is bestowed on 
cities that excel in 10 categories, with selection criteria focused 
on planning, staff and volunteers, preservation ethic, training, 
and program assessment; and
	WHEREAS, Bowie has earned National Main Street City status 
for the past five years; the designation rewards the industrious 
and resourceful Main Street Bowie for its efforts to strengthen the 
core of the city by addressing the program's four main principles: 
organization, promotion, design, and economic growth; and
	WHEREAS, The civic leaders of Bowie are justifiably proud of 
their town's latest accomplishment, and the Main Street Award 
demonstrates the exceptional leadership, vision, and volunteerism 
of local residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the City of Bowie on its 
designation as a National Main Street City and commend all those 
involved for their vital efforts in behalf of the city.

                                                                      Hardcastle

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 187 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House