TITLE: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Palmview Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Palmview Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the proud citizens of Palmview who are gathering in Austin on March 1, 2023, to celebrate Palmview Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Located in southern Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley, Palmview traces its heritage to the town of Mamie, which was established in 1904 as a stop along the Saint 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 and is now home to more than 15,800 residents; the community is situated between the busy retail areas of central Hidalgo County and the growing Starr County to the west; and WHEREAS, Palmview's expansion has created a range of new business opportunities, and the city's municipal development district is working with entrepreneurs to spur further economic activity; moreover, officials are devoted to enhancing services to benefit the city'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 infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, Home to an engaged citizenry and city government, Palmview is building on its heritage of hard work and independence to establish a foundation for a dynamic and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize March 1, 2023, as Palmview Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and productive stay in Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2023.