Bill Text: TX HR194 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the opening of the new indoor farmers' market at Mercado Mayapan in El Paso.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-07-06 - Reported enrolled [HR194 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR194-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 194 | ||
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| WHEREAS, El Paso residents celebrated the opening of the | ||
| Mercado Mayapan Farmers' Market on June 4, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Housed in a former garment factory, Mercado Mayapan | ||
| is a community-operated center that includes an artisan | ||
| marketplace, a food court, a plaza for special events, and a museum | ||
| exhibiting the history of Mexican immigrant women who worked in the | ||
| garment industry; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This notable venture, imbued with the rich cultural | ||
| heritage of El Paso, was established by La Mujer Obrera, an | ||
| organization dedicated to fostering employment, education, and | ||
| health and nutrition programs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Promoting local agriculture, wholesome foods, and | ||
| community spirit, the Mercado Mayapan Farmers' Market will benefit | ||
| area residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the opening of | ||
| the new indoor farmers' market at Mercado Mayapan in El Paso and | ||
| extend to all those associated with the market sincere best wishes | ||
| for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for La Mujer Obrera as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Marquez | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 194 was adopted by the House on June | ||
| 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
