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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize February 7, 2007, as El Paso Day at the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Located at the far westernmost tip of the state, |
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the City of El Paso combines the amenities of a modern metropolis |
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with the charm born of its Spanish origins; the area was named |
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El Paso by the Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate; and |
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WHEREAS, The arrival of the railroads in 1881 ushered in an |
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era of prosperity, and El Paso became a flourishing frontier |
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community; today, trucks, trains, and airplanes transport |
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manufactured goods through El Paso and the border cities at the |
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Pass, just as the Spanish traders did in the 16th century as they |
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guided their ox-drawn carts along the Camino Real from |
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Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, With a population of over one-half million, |
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El Paso is the state's fifth-largest city; nearby Fort Bliss is |
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home to the United States Army's air defense training center and |
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plays a significant role in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, El Paso is a vibrant bilingual community, whose |
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residents enjoy a thriving fine arts community, exemplary |
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educational institutions, and many cultural and historical |
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resources and museums; and |
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WHEREAS, El Paso Day at the State Capitol provides an |
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opportunity for friends and families to honor El Paso's rich |
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heritage and the city's many amenities, which are enjoyed by |
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residents and visitors of all ages; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby proclaim February 7, 2007, El Paso Day |
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at the State Capitol and join all Texans in paying tribute to this |
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historic, vibrant city; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special occasion. |
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Shapleigh |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 7, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |