SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
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.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate