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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of the Big Spring area and Texans across the |
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state in celebrating March 25, 2009, as Big Spring Area Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Howard County in the scenic expanse of |
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West Texas, the Big Spring area is comprised of thriving |
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communities that look forward to a promising and prosperous |
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future; and |
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WHEREAS, New development in the area is evidence of the |
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determination and strength of the region's greatest resource, |
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the people who work together to create an atmosphere of community |
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collaboration; the construction of four wind turbine farms, the |
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expansion of McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, and the continuing |
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importance of oil and gas and agricultural interests demonstrate |
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the area's economic vitality and commitment to progress; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Big Spring recently created a Downtown |
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Historic District to spur growth and development; the |
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restoration of the historic Settles Hotel, new infrastructure, |
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and landscaping have revitalized the downtown area of this |
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regional hub for health care, education, and recreation; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a rich historical legacy and |
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possessed of an abundant future, the citizens of the Big Spring |
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area are rightly proud of their many contributions to our state |
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and their commitment to ensuring an outstanding quality of life; |
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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 the Big Spring area |
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on their many contributions to our state and extend to them best |
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wishes for a memorable Big Spring Area Day at the State Capitol; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of high regard from the Texas 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 March 18, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |