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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation of citizens from El Cenizo is visiting |
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the State Capitol on February 26, 2013, on the occasion of El Cenizo |
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Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, the |
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community was incorporated in 1989 and has a population of 3,500 |
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people; it is the third largest city in Webb County and is under the |
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leadership of Raul Lorenzo Reyes, who was first elected mayor in |
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2004, when he was only 21; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of El Cenizo are known for their ability |
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to pull together to meet common goals; over the past few years, the |
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town has created a police department, a municipal court, and the |
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city's first fire station and has purchased $250,000 in equipment |
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for the volunteer fire department; and |
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WHEREAS, The city has also upgraded much of its |
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infrastructure, including paving streets, installing more than |
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1,500 linear feet of sidewalk and 5,000 linear feet of storm drain, |
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and constructing its first municipal park; nine new energy |
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efficient homes have been built for elderly or disabled residents, |
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and the city has strengthened its law enforcement efforts and |
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reduced crime; and |
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WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community of |
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concerned and committed people, and the citizens' hard work, |
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solidarity, and dedication to positive growth and development are |
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indeed deserving of commendation on this special day; 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 26, 2013, as El Cenizo Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere |
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best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to Austin. |