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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering |
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in Austin on February 23, 2011, to celebrate Rio Grande City Day |
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at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Rio Grande City has gained regional, state, and |
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national media attention for its significant historical |
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richness; it boasts more than 600 historic properties and has |
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been recognized as a National Main Street City in Texas for eight |
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consecutive years; and |
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WHEREAS, The city is a member of the National Trust for |
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Historic Preservation's National Main Street Network, which |
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assists states and communities in the preservation and |
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rehabilitation of commercial districts, and it has been |
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designated as a Preserve America Community for its efforts to |
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protect local cultural and natural resources for the benefit and |
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enjoyment of the public; and |
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WHEREAS, The leaders of Rio Grande City are committed to |
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improving the quality of life for residents and maintaining a |
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positive economic environment that will attract new business; |
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among the important infrastructure projects recently |
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undertaken are the construction of a $20.9 million water |
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treatment facility, the $2.885 million first phase expansion of |
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the wastewater treatment facility, the construction of a $2.5 |
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million municipal park, and the reconstruction of 90 percent of |
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the city's streets; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage even as they work |
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to build a bright future, the citizens of Rio Grande City may |
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indeed take pride in their community's ongoing achievements; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 23, 2011, as Rio Grande |
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City Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable |
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stay in Austin. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 February 23, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |