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79R10547 SKA-F
By: Pena 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.