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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Palmview are gathering in Austin |
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on February 9, 2015, to celebrate Palmview Day at the State Capitol; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Located in southern Hidalgo County, in the Rio |
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Grande Valley, Palmview can trace its heritage to the town of Mamie, |
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which was established in 1904 as a stop along the St. Louis, |
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Brownsville and Mexico Railway; in 1972, a group of local residents |
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led a drive to create an autonomous community, and their efforts |
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resulted in the establishment of the City of Palmview; and |
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WHEREAS, In the years since, Palmview has experienced |
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significant growth; it is now home to about 6,000 residents, a |
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number that is expected to increase dramatically in the coming |
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years; located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 83 and Farm Road |
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2061, the town is situated between the busy retail areas of central |
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Hidalgo County and the slower-paced, yet growing Starr County to |
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the west; and |
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WHEREAS, Palmview's expansion has created a range of new |
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business opportunities, and the city chamber of commerce is working |
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with existing and prospective entrepreneurs to spur further |
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economic activity; moreover, officials are devoted to enhancing |
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services to benefit the town's growing population and, to that end, |
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have cooperated with agencies such as the Texas Water Development |
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Board and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to |
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pursue new infrastructure projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Like other border cities, Palmview faces a unique |
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set of challenges, and it has gained widespread attention for its |
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role in helping to maintain national security; and |
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WHEREAS, The city's progress is driven by its committed, |
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community-focused residents, who embody the town's slogan of |
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"Palmview Proud"; their involvement plays an essential role in |
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numerous initiatives, including the Parks and Recreation |
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Department sports programs, which have registered more than 90 |
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teams, a rate of participation that exceeds that of much larger |
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municipalities; and |
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WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and city government, |
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Palmview is building on its heritage of hard work and independence |
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to prepare for a dynamic and prosperous future; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 9, 2015, as Palmview Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to the city's delegation sincere best |
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wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit to Austin. |