H.R. No. 188



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Gainesville 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, The designation rewards Gainesville's industrious 
and resourceful Main Street Advisory Board 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville on its 
designation as a National Main Street City and commend all those 
involved for their vital efforts in behalf of the city.

                                                                      Hardcastle

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 188 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House