TITLE: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of El Cenizo are gathering in Austin on February 18, 2015, on the occasion of El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, the community was incorporated in 1989 and has a population of nearly 3,500 people; it is the third largest town in Webb County and is under the leadership of Raul Lorenzo Reyes, who was first elected mayor in 2004, when he was only 21; and WHEREAS, The people of El Cenizo are known for their ability to pull together to meet common goals, and in recent years, a police department, a municipal court, and the city's first fire station have all been established; and WHEREAS, The town also upgraded much of its infrastructure, including paving streets, installing sidewalks and storm drains, and constructing a municipal park; new energy-efficient homes were built for elderly or disabled residents, and law enforcement efforts have been strengthened; and WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community of concerned and committed people whose hard work, solidarity, and dedication to positive growth and development are indeed deserving of commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as El Cenizo Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to Austin. King of Uvalde Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 508 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House