SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134
	WHEREAS, Proud citizens of Palmview are gathering in
	Austin on February 9, 2015, to celebrate Palmview Day at the
	State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Located in southern Hidalgo County, in the Rio
	Grande Valley, Palmview can trace its heritage to the town of
	Mamie, which was established in 1904 as a stop along the
	St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway; in 1972, a group of
	local residents led a drive to create an autonomous community,
	and their efforts resulted in the establishment of the City of
	Palmview; and
	WHEREAS, In the years since, Palmview has experienced
	significant growth; it is now home to about 6,000 residents, a
	number that is expected to increase dramatically in the coming
	years; located at the crossroads of United States Highway 83 and
	Farm Road 2061, the town is situated between the busy retail
	areas of central Hidalgo County and the slower-paced, yet growing
	Starr County to the west; and
	WHEREAS, Palmview's expansion has created a range of new
	business opportunities, and the city chamber of commerce is
	working with existing and prospective entrepreneurs to spur
	further economic activity; moreover, officials are devoted to
	enhancing services to benefit the town's growing population and,
	to that end, have cooperated with agencies such as the Texas
	Water Development Board and the United States Department of
	Housing and Urban Development to pursue new infrastructure
	projects; and
	WHEREAS, Like other border cities, Palmview faces a unique
	set of challenges, and it has gained widespread attention for its
	role in helping to maintain national security; and
	WHEREAS, The city's progress is driven by its committed,
	community-focused residents, who embody the town's slogan of
	"Palmview Proud"; their involvement plays an essential role in
	numerous initiatives, including the Parks and Recreation
	Department sports programs, which have registered more than 90
	teams, a rate of participation that exceeds that of much larger
	municipalities; and
	WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and city government,
	Palmview is building on its heritage of hard work and
	independence to prepare for a dynamic and prosperous future; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 9, 2015, as Palmview Day
	at the State Capitol and extend to the city's delegation sincere
	best wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit to Austin.
	Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 9, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate