SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the City of Eagle Pass on its selection for a 2008 PISCES Award; and

WHEREAS, The PISCES Award recognizes projects that are innovative and advance the Environmental Protection Agency's water quality protection goals through State Revolving Fund Programs; and

WHEREAS, As a participant in a regional water and wastewater plan, the City of Eagle Pass was nominated for the award for its innovative financing, creative use of partnerships, and efficient use of water resources; and

WHEREAS, The city used both state and federal resources to create regional utility system improvements that meet water quality and health standards; for their work on behalf of the city, and in celebration of the city's PISCES Award, Eagle Pass officials are being honored on February 13 by the Texas Water Development Board in a ceremony at the city's new water treatment facility; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the City of Eagle Pass and extend congratulations to all who worked on its water and wastewater plan on earning the 2008 PISCES Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the City of Eagle Pass.

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate