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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Rio Grande Valley Partnership, a chamber of |
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commerce for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties, unites |
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a distinguished roster of members devoted to the greater good and |
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overall advancement of the entire region; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1944, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership has |
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endeavored to foster relationships and coordinate programs that |
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further economic development in South Texas, and the organization |
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today continues to build on its 60-year legacy of encouraging and |
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promoting business opportunities in the Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, Administered by only seven staff members, the |
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partnership executes a robust program that cultivates progress and |
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prosperity across its four counties, throughout the State of Texas, |
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and into the region's international neighbor, the State of |
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Tamaulipas, Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, The staff, which currently includes Fawn |
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Foudray-Golich, Angelica Plascencia, Veronica Salazar, Bill |
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Summers, Manuela Valdez, Patricia Villasenor, and Elizabeth |
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Walker, also works with the partnership in organizing and |
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sponsoring the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Tour for state |
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representatives and senators at the beginning of each session; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Summers, who serves as president and chief |
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executive officer, has been affiliated with the Rio Grande Valley |
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Partnership since December 1, 1987, and his hard work and |
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commitment have been vital to the group's outstanding performance |
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over the past two decades; and |
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WHEREAS, The efforts of these dedicated employees not only |
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benefit area businesses and industries but also enhance the quality |
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of life for all Rio Grande Valley residents, and it is a pleasure to |
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honor this notable organization at this time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the members, board of directors, and |
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staff of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and extend to the |
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organization best wishes for continued success and achievement; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Rio Grande Valley Partnership as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |