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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The city of Palmhurst has played an important role |
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in the Rio Grande Valley and in the story of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Development in the region began in 1912, when John |
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H. Shary invested in property and irrigation to expand early |
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experimental citrus groves into a commercial venture; remembered as |
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the "Father of the Texas Citrus Industry," he built what is now |
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known as the Shary Shivers Estates, a historic home where President |
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Dwight D. Eisenhower visited and the 37th governor of Texas, Allan |
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Shivers, married Marialice Shary; and |
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WHEREAS, Palmhurst was officially incorporated on January |
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25, 1964; governed by a mayor and five city council members, the |
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business-friendly town is home to 70 retail shops, which are |
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anticipated to raise $1.2 million in sales tax in 2013 alone; the |
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more than 2,600 residents also enjoy living in the only city in |
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Hidalgo County without a property tax; and |
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WHEREAS, Preserving the city's small-town charm while |
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working to build a bright future, the residents of Palmhurst may |
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indeed take great pride in their community's heritage and promise; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the city of Palmhurst for its |
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contributions to the Rio Grande Valley and extend to its citizens |
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sincere best wishes for success in all of their endeavors. |
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Guerra |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1920 was adopted by the House on May |
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15, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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