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By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 742
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Palmview are gathering in Austin
on March 7, 2017, to celebrate Palmview Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Located in southern Hidalgo County, in the Rio
Grande Valley, Palmview can trace its heritage to the town of Mamie,
which was established in 1904 as a stop along the St. Louis,
Brownsville and Mexico Railway; in 1972, a group of local residents
led a drive to create an autonomous community, and their efforts
resulted in the establishment of the City of Palmview; and
WHEREAS, In the years since, Palmview has experienced
significant growth and is now home to about 7,000 residents;
located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 83 and Farm Road 2061, the
town is situated between the busy retail areas of central Hidalgo
County and the slower-paced, yet growing Starr County to the west;
and
WHEREAS, Palmview's expansion has created a range of new
business opportunities, and the city chamber of commerce is working
with entrepreneurs to spur further economic activity; moreover,
officials are devoted to enhancing services to benefit the town's
growing population and, to that end, have cooperated with agencies
such as the Texas Water Development Board and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to pursue infrastructure projects;
and
WHEREAS, The city's progress is driven by its committed,
community-focused residents, who embody the town's slogan of
"Palmview Proud"; their involvement plays an essential role in
numerous initiatives, including the Parks and Recreation
Department sports programs, which have registered more than 90
teams, a rate of participation that exceeds that of much larger
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and city government,
Palmview is building on its heritage of hard work and independence
to prepare for a dynamic and prosperous future; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 7, 2017, as Palmview Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the city's delegation sincere best
wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit to Austin.