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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1139
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Delwood II neighborhood in Austin on the occasion |
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of its 50th annual Fourth of July celebration and parade; and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of the Delwood II neighborhood have |
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been holding an Independence Day celebration and parade since |
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1957; each year the parade has grown larger, and it is traditionally |
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led by the Reagan High School Color Guard and Drill Team; it has |
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attracted many special guests, including legislators and other |
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elected officials; and |
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WHEREAS, The Delwood II neighborhood consists of seven |
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square blocks with 175 homes that were built in the 1940s, a |
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90-unit apartment complex, two churches, and a limited area |
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zoned for businesses; the residents reflect the diverse |
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population of Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, The neighborhood is described as a beautiful, |
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tree-filled oasis surrounded by Interstate Highway 35 to the |
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west, the Mueller development to the north and east, and |
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Airport Boulevard to the south; and |
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WHEREAS, The Delwood II Neighborhood Association was |
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founded in 1979 to improve the quality of life in matters of |
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land use, environmental protection, public services, consumer |
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protection, and other matters of neighborhood interest; and |
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WHEREAS, The neighborhood's 50th annual Fourth of July |
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celebration and parade is an excellent occasion to recognize the |
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historical significance of the Delwood II neighborhood and its |
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many contributions to the development of the City of Austin; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the citizens of Delwood II |
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and the Delwood II Neighborhood Association on the 50th anniversary |
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of their Fourth of July celebration and parade and extend to all |
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best wishes for a memorable event; 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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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 May 24, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |