H.R. No. 1256

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Pharr are gathering in
	Austin on March 18, 2015, to celebrate City of Pharr Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Rich with bicultural diversity, history, and
	beauty, Pharr is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas,
	bordering Mexico, one of our nation's most vital strategic
	partners; the city sits at the major highway crossroads of
	Interstate 69 and Interstate 2 and serves as both a transportation
	hub and an important gateway for international business; and
	WHEREAS, Named for Henry N. Pharr, a sugarcane grower, Pharr
	was incorporated in 1919; the economy was once based in agriculture
	but has since diversified greatly in areas such as retail, light
	manufacturing, entertainment, and shipping; the busy Pharr
	International Bridge has helped Pharr become the Rio Grande
	Valley's leader in trade with world partners, and the total trade
	value reached more than $30 billion for 2014; and
	WHEREAS, Pharr features first-class restaurants and
	nationally recognized retail shopping outlets, and its weather and
	location make it an attractive destination for sun-loving tourists,
	birders, and wildlife enthusiasts; the city has a low cost of
	living, low unemployment, and a young, dynamic workforce, and the
	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District is emphasizing
	student retention and college readiness; and
	WHEREAS, Known as the state's first Triple Crown City, Pharr
	was named a Main Street Community by the National Trust for Historic
	Preservation and a Preserve America City by the National Advisory
	Council on Historic Preservation, and it was also designated an
	All-America City by the National Civic League; and
	WHEREAS, Pharr leads the region in developing innovative
	programs to inspire civic pride; these include the Landscape
	Partnership Program to enhance scenic beauty, City Hall on Call, an
	initiative bringing municipal leaders and staff into area
	neighborhoods to meet and consult with residents, and the Rio
	Grande Valley's first Police Athletic League for community youth;
	and
	WHEREAS, Pharr is undoubtedly "A City of Firsts," and its
	residents may indeed take pride in their hometown's impressive
	growth and ongoing achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2015, as City of Pharr Day at
	the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
	best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
	Muñoz, Jr.
	Straus González Paddie
	Allen Guerra Parker
	Alonzo Guillen Paul
	Alvarado Gutierrez Peña
	Anchia Harless Phelan
	Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips
	Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett
	Ashby Howard Price
	Aycock Huberty Raney
	Bell Hughes Raymond
	Bernal Hunter Reynolds
	Blanco Isaac Riddle
	Bohac Israel Rinaldi
	Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar
	Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis
	Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr.
	Burns Keough Rose
	Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford
	Button King of Parker Schaefer
	Canales King of Taylor Schofield
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert
	Clardy Klick Shaheen
	Coleman Koop Sheets
	Collier Krause Sheffield
	Cook Kuempel Simmons
	Craddick Landgraf Simpson
	Crownover Larson Smith
	Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee
	Dale Leach Spitzer
	Darby Longoria Springer
	Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson
	Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland
	Deshotel Márquez Thompson of Brazoria
	Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris
	Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
	Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin
	Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris
	Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant
	Farias Miles VanDeaver
	Farney Miller of Comal Villalba
	Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Fletcher Moody Walle
	Flynn Morrison White of Bell
	Frank Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
	Frullo Murphy Workman
	Galindo Murr Wray
	Geren Naishtat Wu
	Giddings Nevárez Zedler
	Goldman Oliveira Zerwas
	Gonzales Otto
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1256 was adopted by the House on March
	18, 2015, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House