HOUSE MEMORIAL 40
56th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2024
INTRODUCED BY
Jenifer Jones and Luis M. Terrazas
 
 
 
 
 
A MEMORIAL
DECLARING JANUARY 31, 2024 "DEMING LUNA COUNTY SILVER SPIKES DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
 
     WHEREAS, in the mid-1970s, several business people from the city of Deming and Luna county formed a local nonpartisan group to greet prospective new businesses and industries and visiting dignitaries; and
     WHEREAS, the small rural community area benefited from the opportunities provided by the organization; and
     WHEREAS, the name "silver spikes" comes from the ceremony held when, in March 1881, a silver spike was driven into the railroad at Deming to mark the completion of the second transcontinental railroad, which united the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads; and
     WHEREAS, with the completion of the railroad, Deming and Luna county began to experience growth; and
     WHEREAS, Deming has always been known for its hospitality, beginning with its famous Harvey house restaurant and Harvey girls, making Deming a must-stop for rail travelers; and
     WHEREAS, the Harvey girls were Deming's predecessors to the Deming Luna county silver spikes; and
     WHEREAS, the Deming Luna county silver spikes members were called upon to greet new members of the community; and
     WHEREAS, in the 1980s, the community leaders realized the
Deming Luna county silver spikes could serve a valuable role by
visiting Santa Fe each year during the legislative session and meeting with the governor and select department officials to discuss the area's local needs; and
     WHEREAS, also during the 1980s, the benefit of bringing together elected officials and administrators of Deming, the village of Columbus and Luna county school districts to express their needs was recognized; and
     WHEREAS, during the legislative session, a large reception is held one evening for invited guests; and
     WHEREAS, the Deming Luna county silver spikes have provided a valuable venue to promote the needs of the area and assist with the creation of new businesses and industries;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 31, 2024 be declared "Deming Luna County Silver Spikes Day" in the house of representatives; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to the Deming Luna county silver spikes.
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