H.R. No. 726

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Harlingen and San Benito are
	gathering in Austin on March 8, 2017, to celebrate Harlingen-San
	Benito Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, From the time in 1904 when Lon C. Hill chose a site
	alongside the St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway as the
	location for a new town, Harlingen was destined to become a
	crossroads of commerce; transportation kept pace as the city
	developed, and today residents and businesses benefit from its
	proximity to the Free Trade International Bridge at Los Indios, and
	the Port of Harlingen provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway;
	additionally, the city's World War II airfield has developed into
	the region's largest airport, Valley International; and
	WHEREAS, The area's climate and abundant natural resources
	have made Harlingen a popular destination for numerous travelers,
	including winter Texans, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts;
	attractions include the Iwo Jima memorial, the historic downtown
	district, and a variety of parks and sports facilities; and
	WHEREAS, Through the creation of an expansive irrigation
	system and a significant network of railroads, the nearby city of
	San Benito developed its early economy as a shipping center for
	citrus and vegetables from the lower Rio Grande Valley; today, the
	city enjoys easy access to the border, a robust industrial park, and
	a growing tourist industry; and
	WHEREAS, San Benito has helped to promote, preserve, and
	support a number of important cultural institutions, and the city
	is home to the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the San
	Benito History Museum, the Freddy Fender Museum, and the Narciso
	Martinez Cultural Arts Center; and
	WHEREAS, Harlingen and San Benito have become a regional
	health care hub, with the Valley Baptist Health System, the
	Harlingen Medical Center, and the Su Clinica Familiar; residents of
	both cities also benefit from the educational opportunities
	presented by Texas State Technical College and the Regional
	Academic Health Center; and
	WHEREAS, The people of Harlingen and San Benito may take
	great pride in their achievements as they work together to build a
	bright future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their
	contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 8, 2017, as Harlingen-San Benito
	Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
	sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in
	Austin.
	Lucio III
	Straus Goldman Oliverson
	Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
	Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
	Alvarado Gooden Parker
	Anchia Guerra Paul
	Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
	Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
	Arévalo Hefner Phillips
	Ashby Hernandez Pickett
	Bailes Herrero Price
	Bell Hinojosa Raney
	Bernal Holland Raymond
	Biedermann Howard Reynolds
	Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
	Bohac Hunter Roberts
	Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
	Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
	Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
	Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
	Burrows Kacal Sanford
	Button Keough Schaefer
	Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
	Canales King of Parker Schubert
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Clardy Klick Sheffield
	Coleman Koop Shine
	Collier Krause Simmons
	Cook Kuempel Smithee
	Cortez Lambert Springer
	Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
	Craddick Lang Stickland
	Cyrier Larson Stucky
	Dale Laubenberg Swanson
	Darby Leach Thierry
	Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
	Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
	Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
	Deshotel Martinez Turner
	Dukes Metcalf Uresti
	Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
	Elkins Miller Villalba
	Faircloth Minjarez Vo
	Fallon Moody Walle
	Farrar Morrison White
	Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
	Frank Murphy Workman
	Frullo Murr Wray
	Geren Neave Wu
	Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
	Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 726 was adopted by the House on March 2,
	2017, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House