SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
       WHEREAS, A delegation of citizens from El Cenizo is
visiting the State Capitol on the occasion of El Cenizo Day on
February 12, 2007; and
       WHEREAS, A small but proud community along the Rio Grande,
15 miles south of Laredo, El Cenizo was incorporated in 1989 and
has a population of 6,500 people; and
       WHEREAS, Town residents are known for their ability to work
together to meet common goals; one example is La Gloria
Development Corporation, which was founded by local citizens;
La Gloria has embarked on a self-help construction program to
provide home improvements and new housing for the community, with
families often forming teams to construct new houses for one
another; and
       WHEREAS, Several times a year, the community comes
together to celebrate; the annual Spring Parade features
contests for the best dance squad, the best decorated float, the
best show car, and other events, as well as the bestowal of the
Mayor's Distinguished Award; the Fourth of July Family Festival
is an opportunity to celebrate the Independence Day holiday and
to sample fine food and live entertainment; and
       WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community
of concerned and committed people, and the citizens' hard work,
solidarity, and dedication to positive growth and development
are deserving of commendation on this special day; now,
therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
80th Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2007, as
El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation
sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit to
Austin.
Zaffirini
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 13, 2007.
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    Secretary of the Senate
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     Member, Texas Senate