SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 701
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to 
welcome a number of distinguished legislators present this day 
from Tamaulipas, Mexico, and to commend them for their invaluable
service on behalf of our nations' common goals for the border 
region; and
	WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants have provided 
vital support to such mutually beneficial projects as construction
on international bridges and work on interconnected highways 
between our two countries, demonstrating their strong commitment 
to enhancing economic development in the border region; and
	WHEREAS, To that end, several of these Tamaulipas state leaders
also participated in a tour sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley 
Partnership, during which they traveled to various sites in the 
Valley to learn about significant initiatives taking place and 
to discuss issues of interest to members on both sides of the 
border; they were joined on the tour by Rio Grande Valley 
legislators and other officials from across the Lone Star State,
including Senators Rodney Ellis and Leticia Van de Putte and 
State Representatives Tony Goolsby, Bob Griggs, Chuck Hopson, 
Bob Hunter, Jesse W. Jones, Mike Krusee, Anna Mowery, and 
Wayne Smith; and
	WHEREAS, Serving their citizens with vision and outstanding
leadership are the following officials from the State of Tamaulipas: 
Speaker of the House Amira Gomez Tueme, General Secretary of the 
Congress Enrique Garza Tamez, and State Representatives 
Jose Francisco Rabago Castillo, Alejandro Ceniceros Martinez, 


Gloria Del Carmen Altamirano Elizondo, Alejandro Antonio Saenz Garza,
Alejandro Felipe Martinez Rodriguez, Norma Leticia Salazar Vasquez,
Hector Martin Garza Gonzalez, Anastacia Guadalupe Flores Valdez, 
Marco Cardenas Martinez, Armando Martinez Manriquez,
Agustin Chapa Torres, and Ramon Garza Barrios; and
	WHEREAS, Both the tour and today's visit have helped to 
fortify the bond between the United States and Mexico, while 
serving the interests of citizens on both sides of the border, 
and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to all those involved for 
their leadership and commitment to a shared vision for the 
future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby honor our esteemed guests from 
Tamaulipas, Mexico, and commend them for their notable efforts 
to enhance the border region for the benefit of all; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate