SR269 - Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Palmview Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 269          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   welcome the proud citizens of Palmview who are gathering in   Austin on March 19, 2025, 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 an initiative 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 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 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 prepare for a dynamic and prosperous future; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Palmview Day at   the 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 of Hidalgo                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 19, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate