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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 232
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the representatives of Hidalgo County who are visiting |
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the State Capitol in celebration of Hidalgo County Day; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hidalgo County delegation includes |
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Judge J.D. Salinas III, County Commissioners Sylvia S. Handy, |
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Hector "Tito" Palacios, Joe Flores, Oscar L. Garza, and other |
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Hidalgo citizens who take great pride in their county and are |
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committed to making it an even more prosperous region in the |
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future; and |
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WHEREAS, The area that is Hidalgo County was colonized by |
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the Spanish in the 18th century; land was parceled out, and |
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ranches and communities began to form; La Habitación was one of |
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the first settlements established north of the Rio Grande River; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The county was formed in 1852 and named for |
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Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the priest who gave the cry for |
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Mexican independence from Spanish rule; and |
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WHEREAS, Chapin was established in 1908 and was soon made |
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the county seat and renamed Edinburg; the city today is a center |
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for many cultural activities and home to the Museum for |
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South Texas History, which is known for its extensive collection |
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of local historic artifacts; and |
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WHEREAS, The rich soil in Hidalgo County makes the land |
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suitable for growing citrus fruits, cotton, corn, sugarcane, and |
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grain; festivals are held throughout the year in tribute to local |
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harvests, and Hidalgo County residents are joined by many visitors |
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who enjoy such events as Citrus Fiesta, the Weslaco Sugarfest, and |
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the Rio Grande Valley Stock Show; and |
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WHEREAS, Hidalgo County has a rich and colorful past, and |
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Hidalgo County Day at the State Capitol is an excellent |
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opportunity for the legislature to pay tribute to the county's |
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unique history and qualities and its many contributions to the |
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development of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby recognize February 14, 2007, as |
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Hidalgo County Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes |
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for a memorable visit to all Hidalgo County residents who have |
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come to celebrate their special day; 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 event. |
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Hinojosa, Lucio |
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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 14, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |