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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164
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WHEREAS, The city of El Paso was named an All-America City |
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by the National Civic League on August 19, 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1949, the National Civic League has |
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presented this prestigious award each year to an elite group of |
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cities that have employed inclusive civic engagement practices |
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to successfully address local issues; in addition to fostering a |
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sense of accomplishment and community spirit, the accolade has |
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proven to be an economic stimulus to recognized cities; and |
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WHEREAS, To receive the honor, a delegation from El Paso |
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presented information on three projects that address the city's |
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most pressing challenges and improve the quality of life for its |
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citizens; these include a community-wide response to mental |
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health, the creation of a "no-kill" animal shelter, and efforts |
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to help feed and shelter Central American refugees arriving at |
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the U.S.-Mexico border; and |
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WHEREAS, The city has previously earned the All-America |
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City Award three times, in 1969, 2010, and 2018; it was the only |
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city in the Lone Star State to win in 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, El Paso's impressive showing in this competition |
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is a further testament to the city's commitment to the welfare of |
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all its residents, who may take well-deserved pride in this |
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noteworthy achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the city of El Paso on its |
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selection as a 2020 All-America City by the National Civic League |
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and commend all those who ably represented the community as part |
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of its delegation for their outstanding work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for the City of El Paso as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Blanco |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 22, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |