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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Austin are gathering on August 14, |
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2021, to celebrate CommUNITY Day in honor of the grand reopening of |
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Waterloo Park; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated along Waller Creek, this 11-acre outdoor |
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space has undergone a number of updates over the last decade and now |
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features a variety of amenities, including a hike-and-bike trail, |
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spacious lawns, playgrounds, Hill Country Gardens, and the Moody |
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Amphitheater; the revitalization project was brought to fruition by |
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Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, which strives to restore Waller |
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Creek and create an urban park system that extends from 15th Street |
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to Lady Bird Lake; and |
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WHEREAS, Dubbed "CommUNITY Day," the grand reopening event of |
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Waterloo Park marks the completion of Phase One of the Waterloo |
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Greenway park system; in addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, |
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the celebration will feature live performances, youth activities, |
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programming on STEM and environmental topics, and booths from local |
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organizations; in the evening, guests can attend the "Taste of |
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Austin" concert showcase at the Moody Amphitheater; and |
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WHEREAS, Waterloo Park will benefit the people of Austin for |
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many years to come, and all those involved in creating this |
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beautiful public space may indeed take great pride in their |
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contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate CommUNITY Day |
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in honor of the grand reopening of Waterloo Park and extend to all |
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those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Waterloo Greenway Conservancy as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |