SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 373
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 United States 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
United States 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
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.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate