SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 434

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
welcome the distinguished citizens of the Delta Area in
Hidalgo County who 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 José Ynojosa de Ballí in 1790, and a 
grant issued to Vicente de Ynojosa in 1797; some 50 or more years 
later, Miguel Fernández 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 from 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 provide a high quality of life for the area's 
residents and especially their children; the local football 
fields, neighborhood parks, and baseball diamonds are filled 
with young athletes and their parents; local libraries, the
Boys and Girls Clubs, and community-based centers 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, the La Villa Cardinals, and the 
Monte Alto Blue Devils; local schools not only provide the 
community with a sense of pride 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 their efforts are truly worthy of 
legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize March 21, 2005, as Delta Day 
at the State Capitol and extend to all the residents of the
Delta Area sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable 
celebration; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this special occasion.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 21, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate