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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join citizens across the state in celebrating January 14, 2009, |
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as Andrews Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located at the heart of the Permian Basin, Andrews |
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is the county seat of Andrews County, a vast region of rolling |
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prairie typical of the southern High Plains; the county ranks |
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second in oil production among counties in the Permian Basin, a |
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region that holds 25 percent of the nation's oil and gas |
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reserves; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Andrews offers a healthy |
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entrepreneurial environment and diversified economy that promote |
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the progressive growth of the city and the surrounding area; city |
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leaders have proven to be forward-thinking and innovative in |
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supporting the infrastructure to sustain the city's "Move Ahead" |
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attitude; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Andrews offers citizens and visitors |
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alike a wide range of recreational opportunities, including a |
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challenging 18-hole golf course and a number of outstanding parks |
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and athletic facilities; with two annual bluegrass festivals and |
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such attractions as the Andrews County Junior Livestock Show and |
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the annual arts and crafts shows, Andrews has created an |
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environment where the arts and culture thrive; and |
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WHEREAS, With its can-do attitude and hardworking |
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population, the City of Andrews stands poised to move into a |
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bright future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Andrews for their |
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many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes |
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for a memorable Andrews Day at the State Capitol; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the citizens of Andrews as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Seliger |
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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 January 14, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |