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WHEREAS, The performances continued until the 1990s, when Texas State <br />University acquired the park and set a new course for the property; today, the <br />site hosts the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, which conducts <br />research and educational programs focused on promoting sustainable water <br />management and environmental stewardship; the critical nature of its work is <br />underscored by the fact that the Edwards Aquifer supplies drinking water to <br />several million people and serves as the principal source of water for agriculture <br />and industry throughout the region, while waters discharged by the aquifer also <br />support recreation and tourism; in addition, the aquifer system sustains over 40 <br />highly adapted species and a number that are either threatened or endangered, <br />including five found in the San Marcos Springs and a stretch of river just below; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, In 2016, the Mermaid Society of San Marcos was created to <br />foster harmony between environmental suitability, the arts, and economic growth; <br />the society has established an annual Mermaid Week, which includes a parade, the <br />Mermaid Society Ball, and the Mermaid SPLASH Festival; and <br />WHEREAS, the city has funded through its Hotel Occupancy Tax <br />supported Arts Program mermaid -themed works of public art, including a mural <br />and series of seven -foot -tall statues each decorated by different artist; and <br />WHEREAS, by adopting the mermaid as symbol of the city, the people of <br />San Marcos are encouraging public interest in the natural environment and <br />highlighting the central role their community is playing in preserving the water <br />resources of Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it <br />RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 391.003 <br />(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect until the 10th anniversary <br />of its designation. <br />PART 2. This resolution is in full force and effect from and after the date of adoption. <br />ADOPTED on November 17, 2020. <br />)ane Hughson <br />Mayor <br />Attot <br />Tammy K. Cook <br />Interim. Clerk <br />