82R24848 BPG-D By: King of Zavala H.R. No. 1889 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Castroville Area Economic Development Council marked the first anniversary of its establishment at its annual meeting on April 28, 2011, and that date was celebrated as Castroville Economic Development Council Day by local residents; and WHEREAS, During its inaugural year, the CAEDC has worked to increase economic opportunity in the community, and the organization has played an integral role in bringing business development classes to interested citizens through The University of Texas at San Antonio; in addition, it has conducted a survey of area residents to determine their needs and priorities; and WHEREAS, The CAEDC is committed to assisting area businesses and fostering an environment that is affordable, promotes a high quality of life, and welcomes visitors and enterprise; focusing on the community's strengths and values, the council seeks harmonious partnerships and supports the preservation of historic sites and open space, the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and the recruitment of new companies and industries; and WHEREAS, Through their hard work and dedication to promoting planned growth while preserving the area's rich heritage, the members of the Castroville Area Economic Development Council are helping to make their community an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Castroville Area Economic Development Council on its first anniversary and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.