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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The city of Zapata has been named "micro" City of the |
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Future by fDi, a publication that specializes in globalization |
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issues and foreign direct investment; and |
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WHEREAS, Zapata, an unincorporated city located in Zapata |
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County, was judged in the magazine's "micro" category and was |
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recognized for several development projects that are currently |
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under way, including major improvements to the highways and the |
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addition of a new border crossing into neighboring Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, The publication's judges cited the city's clear |
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development strategy, its dedication to attracting out-of-state |
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investors, and the decision by city leaders to invest in logistics, |
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air transport, alternative energy, ecotourism, and security; and |
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WHEREAS, This significant recognition highlights the |
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visionary leadership and commitment to smart growth that |
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characterize the city of Zapata and Zapata County, and the citizens |
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of Zapata merit special commendation for their innovative endeavors |
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to enhance economic development; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the residents of Zapata and Zapata |
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County on the city's selection as the fDi "micro" City of the Future |
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and extend best wishes to the many individuals who contributed to |
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this success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the city of Zapata as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |