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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Edinburg in celebrating Edinburg Day at the |
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Capitol on February 22, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The county seat of Hidalgo County, Edinburg is a |
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thriving community in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, and the |
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city holds a wealth of opportunities for residents and visitors |
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alike; and |
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WHEREAS, Edinburg is one of the fastest-growing cities in |
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the state and is considered a regional hub for both health care |
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and air travel; the city is home to The University of Texas Rio |
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Grande Valley's main campus and to its School of Medicine; in |
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addition, the United States Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley |
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Sector is headquartered in Edinburg; and |
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WHEREAS, Edinburg draws thousands of visitors to its |
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sports arenas and recreational venues; the city boasts a |
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professional soccer stadium and the Bert Ogden Arena, a |
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state-of-the-art indoor arena that is the largest of its kind |
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south of San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, As a tribute to the valor of hometown legends |
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Sergeant Freddy Gonzalez and Private Pedro Cano, both of whom |
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received the Congressional and Texas Legislative Medals of |
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Honor, the City of Edinburg is often referred to as the "Hometown |
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of Heroes"; and |
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WHEREAS, Edinburg has implemented a successful |
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revitalization program that has resulted in improvements |
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throughout the city, and it is a three-time recipient of the |
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All-America City award, one of the oldest and most prestigious |
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municipal recognition awards in the nation; residents can indeed |
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take pride in their flourishing community while looking forward |
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to a bright and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Edinburg on their |
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many contributions to the state and extend to them best wishes |
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for a memorable Edinburg Day at the Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the city as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |