SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, which
is celebrating 50 years of service on August 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
was formed in 1967 as one of the state's 24 regional councils of
government; the voluntary association promotes cooperation among
the local governments of Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties
to improve the general welfare of the region; and
WHEREAS, With a combined population of over 1.2 million
residents, the Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of the
fastest-growing regions in the country; the council promotes a
strong economy by establishing studies and strategic plans that
guide approaches to development, ensure efficiency in governance,
and encourage public-private partnerships in regional planning
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, For five decades, members of the council have
worked diligently to ensure the highest quality of life for
residents of the Lower Rio Grande Valley; the council has
prepared for the future by developing the 2017-2022 Regional
Strategic Plan, which prioritizes five primary areas of focus
that will foster regional prosperity for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Lower Rio
Grande Valley Development Council for contributing to the
vitality of the region and extend to all associated with the
council best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa, Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate