Bill Text: TX SCR34 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the citizens of West.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 21-12)
Status: (Passed) 2013-05-10 - Signed by the Governor [SCR34 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SCR34-Enrolled.html
S.C.R. No. 34 |
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to pay | ||
tribute to the citizens of West for the exceptional community | ||
spirit and resolve they have shown in responding to the recent | ||
disaster; and | ||
WHEREAS, On April 17, 2013, the McLennan County community of | ||
West was devastated by a massive explosion and fire at the West | ||
Fertilizer Company; and | ||
WHEREAS, West is a close-knit, historic community of some | ||
2,800 residents; known as the Czech Heritage Capital of Texas and | ||
famous for its kolaches, the town has for more than 130 years | ||
demonstrated the confident, positive outlook that has allowed its | ||
citizens to withstand this terrible tragedy with courage and | ||
strength, and their extraordinary spirit of communal goodwill has | ||
served as an inspiration to people everywhere; and | ||
WHEREAS, Even before the last reverberations of the blast had | ||
faded, the people of West were converging on the area to provide | ||
assistance and comfort to their fellow citizens; those who had lost | ||
everything they owned set aside their own needs to join the first | ||
responders as they rushed toward the scene of the disaster; and | ||
WHEREAS, People from around the world have offered | ||
condolences and support to the citizens of West as they deal with | ||
the aftermath of this tragedy; and | ||
WHEREAS, The people of West have demonstrated true Texas | ||
spirit as they have pulled together to offer one another support and | ||
aid, and it is truly fitting that they be recognized for their | ||
determination and fortitude in the face of unfathomable loss; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby commend the citizens of West on their courage and resilience | ||
of spirit and extend to them sincere sympathy on their loss and | ||
heartfelt wishes for recovery and healing after this tragic event; | ||
and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor | ||
of the citizens of West and as an expression of admiration and | ||
esteem from the Texas Legislature. | ||
______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 34 was adopted by the Senate | ||
on April 24, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 34 was adopted by the House | ||
on April 25, 2013. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||
Approved: | ||
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Date | ||
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Governor |