H.R. No. 932



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
welcome the visiting delegation from Rio Bravo, including Mayor 
Juan G. Gonzalez, to the State Capitol on this day, March 30, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, Formed in April 1982, Rio Bravo has risen above 
myriad challenges and undergone a host of positive changes in the 
past 23 years; the community has been transformed from a colonia 
into a blossoming city thanks to the diligent efforts of local 
public servants who endeavor to forge better lives for area 
citizens by meeting emerging issues head on; and
	WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of city leaders, Rio Bravo 
has accomplished much in recent years; the city overcame a deficit 
and reached financial stability in January 2005, and residents may 
look forward to the opening of a new community park and Boys and 
Girls Club in the days ahead; and
	WHEREAS, Moreover, incoming businesses continue to stimulate 
the local economy, and the area population, which has grown from 500 
residents to nearly 8,000, will soon be served by new water, 
wastewater, sewer, and storm drain systems; the community also 
boasts two elementary schools and a middle school, and medical care 
is now available seven days a week to those in need; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens of Rio Bravo can take great pride in their 
prospering South Texas town, for the future is indeed bright for the 
city and its residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize March 30, 2005, as Rio Bravo Day at the 
State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to all Rio Bravo 
residents on this noteworthy occasion; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for those individuals from Rio Bravo visiting on this day 
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                         Guillen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 932 was adopted by the House on March 
30, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House