SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 313
	WHEREAS, A delegation of citizens from El Cenizo is
	visiting the State Capitol on February 26, 2013, on the occasion
	of El Cenizo Day; and
	WHEREAS, Situated along the banks of the Rio Grande, the
	community was incorporated in 1989 and has a population of 3,500
	people; it is the third largest city 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; over the past few
	years, the town has created a police department, a municipal
	court, and the city's first fire station and has purchased
	$250,000 in equipment for the volunteer fire department; and
	WHEREAS, The city has also upgraded much of its
	infrastructure, including paving streets, installing more than
	1,500 linear feet of sidewalk and 5,000 linear feet of storm
	drain, and constructing its first municipal park; nine new energy
	efficient homes have been built for elderly or disabled
	residents, and the city has strengthened its law enforcement
	efforts and reduced crime; and
	WHEREAS, El Cenizo has distinguished itself as a community
	of concerned and committed people, and the citizens' hard work,
	solidarity, and dedication to positive growth and development
	are indeed deserving of commendation on this special day; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2013, as El Cenizo Day
	at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation
	sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful visit to
	Austin.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 26, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate