TITLE: Recognizing Olmito Water Supply Corporation on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Olmito Water Supply Corporation on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Olmito Water Supply Corporation, which is celebrating 50 years of service to the community; and WHEREAS, Olmito Water Supply Corporation was established as a nonprofit organization in March of 1967; for five decades, the company has provided quality water and sanitary sewer service to the residents of Olmito, a rural community in Cameron County; and WHEREAS, Olmito Water Supply Corporation has grown considerably since its establishment; in its early years, the facility serviced around 100 water connections, and today it manages more than 2,100 water connections and approximately 1,600 sewer connections that serve more than 8,000 customers; in 2011, the water treatment plant's capacity was expanded to treat two million gallons of water each day; and WHEREAS, The success of Olmito Water Supply Corporation has been made possible by a group of exemplary community leaders and with the support of local, state, and national governments; the company has improved the quality of life for thousands of rural Texans, and its 50th anniversary is indeed cause for celebration; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend all associated with Olmito Water Supply Corporation for their service to the residents of Olmito and extend to them congratulations on the corporation's 50th anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the company as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2017.