SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Howard County and Texans across the state in celebrating February 9, 2011, as Howard County Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, A regional hub for health care, quality education, and job opportunities, Howard County offers an outstanding quality of life to its residents; and

WHEREAS, Howard County is blessed with abundant reserves of oil and gas, and with the creation of four wind turbine farms it stands poised to remain a leader in the production of energy in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Recognizing their bright future, the people of the county seat of Big Spring have approved bonds for infrastructure improvements and created a Downtown Historic District to provide incentives for redevelopment; restoration is already underway on the historic Settles Hotel, and McMahon-Wrinkle Airport is undergoing expansion; and

WHEREAS, The people of Howard County are its most valuable resource, and their cooperative spirit, generosity, and warmth make it an exceptional place in which to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Howard County on their many outstanding contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Howard County Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate