SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of the Texas Midwest Community Network and to
join them in celebrating Texas Midwest Community Network Day at
the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest Community Network traces its
roots to a meeting held in Abilene in July of 1993, when a group
of regional leaders met to address issues relating to surrounding
rural communities; and
WHEREAS, The network attained nonprofit status in 1994 and
began with an initial membership of 28 participating
communities; Rick Rhodes served as founding president, and
founding member and former executive director Nicki Harle helped
the organization build lasting foundations for the future; and
WHEREAS, Today, the organization serves as a unified voice
for 51 communities in 31 contiguous counties, and it continues to
thrive with the belief that the entire region benefits when just
one community in the network succeeds; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Midwest Community Network has helped
dozens of Texas communities maximize their natural and human
resources, and its members are marking 25 years of success this
year and celebrating with a day of special recognition at the
Texas Capitol; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Midwest
Community Network for promoting the well-being of rural
communities in the state and extend to all best wishes for a
rewarding Texas Midwest Community Network Day at the Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor
of the network and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Perry, Buckingham, Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate