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                                                                  H.R. No. 847



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Many distinguished citizens of the Delta Area in 
Hidalgo County are visiting Austin on March 21, 2005, to celebrate 
the significant role this historic locale has played in the 
development of the Rio Grande Valley; and
	WHEREAS, The Delta Area was settled in the 18th century by 
ranchers who introduced cattle, sheep, and a variety of crops to the 
region; Spanish land grants in the vicinity included the Llano 
Grande, given to Juan Jose Ynojosa de Balli in 1790, and a grant 
issued to Vicente de Ynojosa in 1797; some 50 or more years later, 
Miguel Fernandez and Macedonio Vela operated their ranches, La Bota 
and Laguna Seca, in the area; and
	WHEREAS, In the early 20th century, lured by the bright 
prospects for building a better life and the advent of irrigation 
farming, many people from the Midwest and Northern Mexico began 
making their homes in the region; with the railroad running through 
the community, the Delta Area was home to some of the largest 
canning and packaging companies anywhere in the world; agriculture 
continues to play a major role in the economic development of the 
community but it is no longer the dominant employer in the region; 
and
	WHEREAS, Cities and communities in the Delta Area include 
Edcouch, Elsa, La Villa, and Monte Alto; these fine communities 
continue to try to provide a high quality of life for their 
residents, especially their children; come fall or spring the local 
football fields, neighborhood parks, and baseball diamonds are 
filled with eager young athletes and their proud parents; local 
libraries, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and community-based centers 
continue to provide the youth of the area with positive and 
constructive activities; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the public education system, 
area residents take special pride in their local school districts; 
a friendly rivalry is always apparent between the Edcouch-Elsa 
Yellowjackets, La Villa Cardinals, and Monte Alto Blue Devils; 
local schools not only provide the community with a sense of pride 
for achievements on the athletic fields but are also dedicated to 
providing excellence in the classroom; and
	WHEREAS, The residents of these proud Delta communities are 
drawing on the strengths of all their people as they work to 
preserve their rich heritage and build toward a future of unlimited 
opportunity; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized the 
communities of the Delta Area by authoring this honorary resolution 
in their behalf during the Regular Session of the 79th Texas 
Legislature; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 21, 2005, as Delta Day at the 
State Capitol and extend to all those here today sincere best wishes 
for an enjoyable and memorable visit.

                                                                            Pena

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 847 was adopted by the House on March 
21, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House