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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering in |
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Austin on February 19, 2013, to celebrate Rio Grande City Day at the |
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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 richness; |
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it boasts more than 600 historic properties and has been recognized |
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as a National Main Street City in Texas for 10 consecutive years; |
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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 designated |
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as a Preserve America Community for its efforts to protect local |
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cultural and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the |
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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; among |
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the important infrastructure projects recently undertaken are the |
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construction of a $20.9 million water treatment facility, the |
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$2.885 million first phase expansion of the wastewater treatment |
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facility, the construction of a $2.5 million municipal park, and |
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the revitalization of the city's downtown area; and |
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WHEREAS, Among those who have contributed to the community's |
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success are Mayor Ruben O. Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Hernan Garza, |
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and city commissioners Rey Ramirez, Arcadio Salinas III, and David |
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Jones; joining Mayor Villarreal on the house floor today are a |
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number of prominent local citizens, including Giselle Villarreal, |
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owner of Starr County's community magazine, The Life, Cecilia |
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Olivarez, president of Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce, |
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Dina Garcia, Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Rio Grande City, |
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Elisa Bellas, Planning and Zoning Director, Bonny Amador, EDC |
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Director, and Valerie Brown-Garza, EDC Operations Manager; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage even as they work to |
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build a bright future, the citizens of Rio Grande City may indeed |
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take pride in their community's ongoing achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, as Rio |
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Grande City |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation |
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sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin. |