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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A worthwhile project to benefit young people in El |
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Paso reached a notable milestone on January 19, 2011, with the |
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ribbon cutting for the new El Paso High School baseball and softball |
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athletic fields; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Tom Lea Park, adjacent to the high |
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school, this impressive new complex was made possible through an |
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innovative lease and interlocal agreement that was reached between |
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the El Paso Independent School District and the City of El Paso; the |
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initiative received additional assistance from the El Paso Water |
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Utilities Public Service Board; and |
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WHEREAS, Funding for the fields came from a bond proposal |
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approved by voters in 2003, and the $1.6 million facility will |
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provide an outstanding home for Tiger athletes long into the |
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future; and |
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WHEREAS, The new baseball and softball complex is a prime |
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example of the positive results that can be realized through the |
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cooperation of citizens and public officials, and it is a welcome |
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addition to the city of El Paso; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the new baseball and |
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softball athletic fields at El Paso High School and commend all |
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those who contributed to this worthwhile initiative; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the El Paso Independent School District and the City of El Paso |
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as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |