TITLE: Recognizing the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center in Socorro.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center in Socorro.

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WHEREAS, The Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center in Socorro serves as a valuable resource that provides area residents with improved opportunities to take part in fitness activities; and WHEREAS, Opened by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in 2001, the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of space and includes an Olympic-size pool, weights and fitness equipment, and racquetball, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; and WHEREAS, Access to the center was originally limited to the members of the pueblo, but since 2014, it has served the general public as well; this development has greatly benefited individuals in the Lower Valley, which has a shortage of recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and by enabling more people to take advantage of its facilities, the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center is making a valuable contribution to its community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center for the role it plays in encouraging healthy physical activity and commend its management and staff for their efforts; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Tigua Recreation and Wellness Center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1424 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House