SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to congratulate the City of Ingleside on the March 19, 2005, dedication of the N.O. Simmons Community Recreation Facility; and WHEREAS, Situated on land donated by N.O. Simmons and his wife, Maria Lourdes Lara Simmons, this unique $1.5 million recreational facility provides a wide variety of activities for all age groups; and WHEREAS, The focal point of the N.O. Simmons Park is a lighted 15,000-square-foot skate park, featuring two bowls and an assortment of hubba ledges, rails, grind boxes and stairs; in addition, a hike-and-bike trail winds through the park, and other amenities include seven soccer fields, a children's playground, a multiuse sports court and a lighted pavilion; and WHEREAS, A man-made drainage channel is being expanded, and a permanent pond is being created; it is expected that the pond will attract many of the migratory birds that visit the area every year, as well as many of the species of birds that call the Coastal Bend region their home; and WHEREAS, This exceptional park could not have been created without the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Simmons, the City of Ingleside's pledge of general revenue and the valuable assistance of many local organizations, including the United States Naval Station's Ingleside crew, the San Patricio County Drainage District, Tri-City Youth Soccer, Sparkling City Youth Basketball and the Ingleside Youth Basketball leagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the City of Ingleside and its citizens for this outstanding addition to their city and extend best wishes to all participating in the dedication of the N.O. Simmons Community Recreation Facility; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion. Zaffirini ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 17, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate