SENATE MEMORIAL 4

51st legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2013

INTRODUCED BY

Nancy Rodriguez

A MEMORIAL

PROCLAIMING JANUARY 23, 2013 AS "CITY OF SANTA FE DAY" AT THE NEW MEXICO SENATE.

     WHEREAS, on January 21, 1911, the constitution of New Mexico was approved by the voters of New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, every year since, the city of Santa Fe has hosted legislators from across the state to create the laws that support state government and the people of New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, from the early Native American village to the Spanish/European settlement, through the pueblo revolt to the Spanish resettlement, as part of Mexico and now the United States, the city of Santa Fe is fortunate to be the seat of New Mexico's government and such a historically rich city; and

     WHEREAS, the city of Santa Fe continues to welcome a diverse constituency from New Mexico and visitors from the

region and nation during each legislative session; and

     WHEREAS, the residents of Santa Fe and New Mexico celebrate diversity, value the environment, treasure respective cultures and honor southwest history; and

     WHEREAS, the residents, culture and economy of the city of Santa Fe greatly benefit from the devoted and hard-working city, state, county and federal employees living and working in this beautiful city; and

     WHEREAS, the residents and elected officials of the city of Santa Fe salute the dedicated efforts of Governor Susana Martinez and state legislators working in partnership to resolve the important issues facing the community and state; and

     WHEREAS, the residents of the city of Santa Fe work hard to make each legislator's experience in Santa Fe an enjoyable one by offering access to various city facilities and services; and

     WHEREAS, the residents of the city of Santa Fe and the state of New Mexico are blessed to live in the greatest place in the United States and on earth;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that congratulations be extended to the city of Santa Fe for being the great capital city it is and that Wednesday, January 23, 2013, be proclaimed as "City of Santa Fe Day" at the New Mexico senate; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be

transmitted to the mayor and city council of the city of Santa Fe.

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