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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of the cities of Pharr, San Juan, and |
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Alamo are gathering at the State Capitol to celebrate PSJA Day on |
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March 28, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, The self-proclaimed City on the Rise, Pharr sits at |
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the crossroads of U.S. Highway 281 and Expressway 83, and houses |
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such noteworthy sites as the Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge, |
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Smitty's Juke Box Museum, and the Old Clock Museum; in 2004, the |
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city was designated a Main Street community by the Texas Historical |
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Commission, and its small-town charm continues to attract residents |
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and visitors alike; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in southern Hidalgo County, the city of San |
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Juan was officially incorporated on December 29, 1917, and was |
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named for John Closner, one of the Rio Grande Valley's largest |
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landowners; it is home to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our |
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Lady of San Juan del Valle, which attracts thousands of visitors |
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each year; and |
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WHEREAS, The city of Alamo is known as the land of two summers |
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for the more than 20,000 residents who spend their winters in this |
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mild environment; adjacent to the Santa Ana National Wildlife |
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Refuge, the city is a popular destination for nature lovers and |
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visitors who enjoy attractions such as the Sunderland Cactus |
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Garden, Saint Joseph Catholic Church, and Alamo Central Park; and |
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WHEREAS, The largest school district in Hidalgo County, |
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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD is a progressive district that emphasizes |
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innovative educational programs for more than 27,000 students; and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo support |
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the growth of their cities by preserving their rich legacy and |
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preparing for a productive future, and it is a pleasure to honor |
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them on this special day; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the residents of Pharr, San Juan, and |
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Alamo and extend to them sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit |
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to Austin. |