82R8406 JGH-F
By: Guillen H.R. No. 521
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering in
Austin on February 23, 2011, to celebrate Rio Grande City Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Rio Grande City has gained regional, state, and
national media attention for its significant historical richness;
it boasts more than 600 historic properties and has been recognized
as a National Main Street City in Texas for eight consecutive years;
and
WHEREAS, The city is a member of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation's National Main Street Network, which
assists states and communities in the preservation and
rehabilitation of commercial districts, and it has been designated
as a Preserve America Community for its efforts to protect local
cultural and natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the
public; and
WHEREAS, The leaders of Rio Grande City are committed to
improving the quality of life for residents and maintaining a
positive economic environment that will attract new business; among
the important infrastructure projects recently undertaken are the
construction of a $20.9 million water treatment facility, the
$2.885 million first phase expansion of the wastewater treatment
facility, the construction of a $2.5 million municipal park, and
the reconstruction of 90 percent of the city's streets; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich heritage even as they work to
build a bright future, the citizens of Rio Grande City may indeed
take pride in their community's ongoing achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 23, 2011, as Rio Grande City
Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable stay in Austin.