Bill Text: TX HR423 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring the City of Penitas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-11 - Reported enrolled [HR423 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR423-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 423 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Penitas traveled to the | ||
| State Capitol on January 30, 2013, and the visit provided a showcase | ||
| for the city's rich heritage and vibrant features; and | ||
| WHEREAS, According to local tradition, Penitas was founded by | ||
| a group of survivors of the Panfilo de Narvaez expedition of 1520; | ||
| formed to supplant Hernando Cortez and his forces in Mexico, the | ||
| expedition failed when Narvaez and his troops were defeated in | ||
| battle and imprisoned; after being released the next year, Narvaez | ||
| embarked on a second expedition to Florida, leaving behind Fray | ||
| Zamora and several of his officers, who instead opted to settle in a | ||
| site along the Rio Grande; Zamora's group befriended the local | ||
| Calero Indians and began homesteading the land, which they named | ||
| Penitas, meaning "little stones"; today, this moment in history is | ||
| commemorated with a Texas Historical Marker; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Now home to some 7,500 residents, Penitas is a | ||
| fast-growing city that benefits from the able leadership of Mayor | ||
| Marcos Ochoa, city manager Noe Cavazos, and the members of the city | ||
| council, mayor pro tempore Antonio Flores, Jr., Tomas Cedillo, Jose | ||
| Roel Flores, and Alejandro Guajardo; through joint efforts with | ||
| agencies and organizations, these dedicated public servants are | ||
| working to foster economic growth and enhance the quality of life of | ||
| their fellow citizens; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Visitors and residents of Penitas enjoy its many | ||
| recreational opportunities, including a number of public parks and | ||
| historical sites; each fall, people from throughout the area gather | ||
| together for the Penitas White Wing Festival, a celebration hosted | ||
| by the City of Penitas and the White Wing Festival Committee, which | ||
| draws crowds of thousands for such activities as a cook-off, a 5K | ||
| race, a beauty pageant, a car show, and numerous live musical | ||
| performances; proceeds from this event help finance service | ||
| projects; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Heirs to a colorful history and a lively culture, | ||
| the citizens of Penitas may indeed take great pride in their | ||
| community as they look ahead to a future bright with promise; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize the history and achievements of the | ||
| City of Penitas and extend to its residents sincere best wishes for | ||
| the future. | ||
| Longoria | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 423 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
