TITLE: Commemorating the opening of the new baseball and softball athletic fields at El Paso High School.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the opening of the new baseball and softball athletic fields at El Paso High School.

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WHEREAS, A worthwhile project to benefit young people in El Paso reached a notable milestone on January 19, 2011, with the ribbon cutting for the new El Paso High School baseball and softball athletic fields; and WHEREAS, Located in Tom Lea Park, adjacent to the high school, this impressive new complex was made possible through an innovative lease and interlocal agreement that was reached between the El Paso Independent School District and the City of El Paso; the initiative received additional assistance from the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board; and WHEREAS, Funding for the fields came from a bond proposal approved by voters in 2003, and the $1.6 million facility will provide an outstanding home for Tiger athletes long into the future; and WHEREAS, The new baseball and softball complex is a prime example of the positive results that can be realized through the cooperation of citizens and public officials, and it is a welcome addition to the city of El Paso; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the new baseball and softball athletic fields at El Paso High School and commend all those who contributed to this worthwhile initiative; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the El Paso Independent School District and the City of El Paso as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 249 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House