SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 948

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Transforming Texas Waterfronts for its exemplary efforts in improving and developing our state's waterways and lakefronts; and

WHEREAS, Transforming Texas Waterfronts is a coalition of cities across the state committed to improving the quality of life for their citizens by combining community initiatives and infrastructure improvements to develop and beautify the areas surrounding Texas' rivers and lakes; and

WHEREAS, The cities of this organization and its diverse projects are the Johnson Creek and River Legacy in Arlington, the Trinity River Corridor Project in Dallas, the Trinity River Vision in Fort Worth, Connecting Main Street to the Lake in Marble Falls, the San Antonio River Improvements Project in San Antonio, and the Brazos River Development in Waco; and

WHEREAS, The members of this outstanding organization have created an inspiring educational exhibit that has been placed on view in the State Capitol; this display provides vital information relating to these important improvement projects and works to encourage the broad-based support they deserve; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Transforming Texas Waterfronts on its outstanding efforts at improving our state's waterfront infrastructure; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for member cities as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Averitt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate