SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in celebrating January 14, 2009,
as Andrews Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Located at the heart of the Permian Basin, Andrews
is the county seat of Andrews County, a vast region of rolling
prairie typical of the southern High Plains; the county ranks
second in oil production among counties in the Permian Basin, a
region that holds 25 percent of the nation's oil and gas
reserves; and
WHEREAS, The City of Andrews offers a healthy
entrepreneurial environment and diversified economy that promote
the progressive growth of the city and the surrounding area; city
leaders have proven to be forward-thinking and innovative in
supporting the infrastructure to sustain the city's "Move Ahead"
attitude; and
WHEREAS, The City of Andrews offers citizens and visitors
alike a wide range of recreational opportunities, including a
challenging 18-hole golf course and a number of outstanding parks
and athletic facilities; with two annual bluegrass festivals and
such attractions as the Andrews County Junior Livestock Show and
the annual arts and crafts shows, Andrews has created an
environment where the arts and culture thrive; and
WHEREAS, With its can-do attitude and hardworking
population, the City of Andrews stands poised to move into a
bright future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Andrews for their
many contributions to our state and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable Andrews Day at the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the citizens of Andrews as an expression of esteem from the Texas
Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate