78R7711 MW-D

By:  Garza                                                      H.C.R. No. 76 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, It is a distinct pleasure to welcome the delegation 
from Eagle Pass to Austin on March 5, 2003, for Eagle Pass Day at the 
State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Named El Paso del Aguila because of the frequent 
flights of Mexican eagles over the area, Eagle Pass is the county 
seat for Maverick County; located on the border with Mexico and 
settled during the mid-19th century, it has a fascinating history 
and is an important gateway between Mexico and the United States; 
and
	WHEREAS, A favorite of tourists from across the state, Eagle 
Pass has several points of historic significance, including Fort 
Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza; those who enjoy the outdoors may 
spend the day at Maverick County Lake, and sister city Piedras 
Negras offers a bustling outdoor marketplace and the rustic charm 
of old Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, With its promising economy consisting of industry, 
tourism, and recreation, as well as being a good place to retire, 
Eagle Pass occupies an enviable position among the cities of 
Southwest Texas; moreover, city and county governments, in 
coordination with the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce, are committed 
to the expansion and development of this community's many 
resources, including local infrastructure improvements, 
construction of an international trade and convention center, and 
preservation of historic sites; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to making the future of Eagle Pass a 
bright one, the following groups and individuals are truly 
deserving of a special welcome to the State Capitol:  the Eagle Pass 
Chamber of Commerce, Maverick County Judge Jose "Pepe" Aranda, Jr., 
the Maverick County Commissioners Court, Mayor Joaquin Rodriguez, 
the City of Eagle Pass elected officials and employees, the 
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, the Eagle Pass Independent 
School District, the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Southwest 
Texas Junior College, Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College, 
the law firm of Langley and Banack, the Maverick County Development 
Corporation, CASSE, Inc., Fort Duncan Medical Center, the Eagle 
Pass health care community, Luna Hometown Pharmacy, the Eagle Pass 
media community, South Texas National Bank, IBC Bank of Eagle Pass, 
Sterling Bank of Eagle Pass, Middle Rio Grande Maverick Workforce 
Center, Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Trade Services of 
Texas, and the Texas State Teachers Association; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished group of business leaders, 
educators, civic leaders, and citizens will be meeting with members 
of the legislature throughout this Working Day at the Capitol to 
share ideas and information about how best to meet the challenges 
and create opportunities for the residents of Eagle Pass and the 
Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize March 5, 2003, as Eagle Pass Day at the State 
Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to the members of the 
visiting delegation for an enjoyable, memorable, and productive 
Working Day at the Capitol.