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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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recognize the City of Edinburg, which was honored with a 2024 |
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All-America City Award, and to join its citizens in celebrating |
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Edinburg Day at the State Capitol on February 18, 2025; 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 that |
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holds a wealth of opportunities for residents and visitors alike, |
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and in June of 2024, the city was awarded one of ten prestigious |
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designations as an All-America City; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the oldest and most distinguished |
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municipal recognition awards in the nation, the All-America City |
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Award is an endeavor of the National Civic League to honor |
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communities that engage citizens in innovative, inclusive, and |
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effective efforts to overcome critical challenges and improve |
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the quality of life for area residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the forward-thinking leadership of Mayor |
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Ramiro Garza Jr., the collaboration of Edinburg City Council |
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members, and the support of a devoted civic workforce and local |
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citizens, Edinburg has established itself as a model city that |
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creates avenues for residents to participate in community |
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planning and local governance, and the city is honored to be a |
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four-time recipient of the All-America City Award; 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 health care and air |
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travel; home to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's main |
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campus and School of Medicine, Edinburg draws thousands of |
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visitors to its sports arenas and recreational venues, and the |
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city is often referred to as the "Hometown of Heroes"; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Edinburg has demonstrated an |
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impressive commitment to creating positive change in the local |
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community by implementing meaningful initiatives that strengthen |
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community ties and empower citizens, and city leaders, |
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organizations, and residents are indeed deserving of special |
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recognition and can take pride in their flourishing community |
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while looking forward to a bright and prosperous future; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Edinburg on their many |
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contributions to the state and their city's designation as an |
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All-America City and extend to them best wishes for a memorable |
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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. |