83R5868 JNC-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 281
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Rio Grande City are gathering in
Austin on February 19, 2013, 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 10 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 revitalization of the city's downtown area; and
WHEREAS, Among those who have contributed to the community's
success are Mayor Ruben O. Villarreal, Mayor Pro Tem Hernan Garza,
and city commissioners Rey Ramirez, Arcadio Salinas III, and David
Jones; joining Mayor Villarreal on the house floor today are a
number of prominent local citizens, including Giselle Villarreal,
owner of Starr County's community magazine, The Life, Cecilia
Olivarez, president of Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce,
Veronica Sanchez, president of Main Street, and Joel Correa,
president of South Texas College's Criminal Justice Association;
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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 19, 2013, 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.