SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164
WHEREAS, The city of El Paso was named an All-America City
by the National Civic League on August 19, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Since 1949, the National Civic League has
presented this prestigious award each year to an elite group of
cities that have employed inclusive civic engagement practices
to successfully address local issues; in addition to fostering a
sense of accomplishment and community spirit, the accolade has
proven to be an economic stimulus to recognized cities; and
WHEREAS, To receive the honor, a delegation from El Paso
presented information on three projects that address the city's
most pressing challenges and improve the quality of life for its
citizens; these include a community-wide response to mental
health, the creation of a "no-kill" animal shelter, and efforts
to help feed and shelter Central American refugees arriving at
the U.S.-Mexico border; and
WHEREAS, The city has previously earned the All-America
City Award three times, in 1969, 2010, and 2018; it was the only
city in the Lone Star State to win in 2020; and
WHEREAS, El Paso's impressive showing in this competition
is a further testament to the city's commitment to the welfare of
all its residents, who may take well-deserved pride in this
noteworthy achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the city of El Paso on its
selection as a 2020 All-America City by the National Civic League
and commend all those who ably represented the community as part
of its delegation for their outstanding work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the City of El Paso as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate