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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership are |
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visiting Austin on this day, February 27, 2013, in celebration of |
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Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, A chamber of commerce for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, |
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and Willacy Counties, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership unites a |
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distinguished roster of members devoted to the greater good and |
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overall advancement of that entire region; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1944, the Rio Grande Valley Partnership has |
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endeavored to foster relationships and coordinate programs that |
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further economic development in South Texas, and the organization |
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today continues to build on its legacy of encouraging and promoting |
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business opportunities in the Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, The nonprofit partnership organizes and sponsors |
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the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Tour for state representatives |
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and senators at the beginning of each session; supported by |
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community sponsors, the tour allows local businesses to interact |
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directly with decision makers from across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by a board of directors and administered by a |
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dedicated team of employees, the partnership executes a robust |
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program that cultivates progress and prosperity across its four |
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counties, throughout the State of Texas, and into the region's |
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international neighbor, the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, The outstanding cooperation demonstrated by the |
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partnership not only benefits local businesses and industries but |
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also contributes to the vitality of the communities it serves, and |
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it is indeed a pleasure to honor the area they are proud to call |
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home; now, 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 27, 2013, as Rio Grande |
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Valley Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to the |
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visiting delegation for a productive and memorable stay in Austin; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |