SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Howard County and Texans across the state in
celebrating February 9, 2011, as Howard County Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A regional hub for health care, quality
education, and job opportunities, Howard County offers an
outstanding quality of life to its residents; and
WHEREAS, Howard County is blessed with abundant reserves
of oil and gas, and with the creation of four wind turbine farms
it stands poised to remain a leader in the production of energy in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing their bright future, the people of
the county seat of Big Spring have approved bonds for
infrastructure improvements and created a Downtown Historic
District to provide incentives for redevelopment; restoration is
already underway on the historic Settles Hotel, and
McMahon-Wrinkle Airport is undergoing expansion; and
WHEREAS, The people of Howard County are its most valuable
resource, and their cooperative spirit, generosity, and warmth
make it an exceptional place in which to live, work, and raise a
family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Howard County on
their many outstanding contributions to the rich legacy of our
state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Howard
County Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard 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 February 9, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate