H.R. No. 1918



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 
pleasure in recognizing Cameron County for its valuable 
contributions to the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, The County of Cameron was established on February 
12, 1848, by an act of the Texas Legislature; a small settlement 
known as Santa Rita, near the future site of Brownsville, was 
selected as its first county seat; and
	WHEREAS, One of the area's most recognized political figures 
was Oscar C. Dancy, who devoted nearly 50 years to the improvement 
of the county by advocating such vital projects as road 
construction; and
	WHEREAS, In the path of devastating hurricanes, including 
Hurricane Alice in 1954 and Hurricane Beulah in 1967, the community 
recognizes the importance of flood control mechanisms and also 
enjoys the recreational opportunities offered by the contruction of 
Falcon Dam and Amistad Dam; and
	WHEREAS, The construction of two bridges, the South Padre 
Island Causeway, which connects the county to South Padre Island, 
and the Gateway Bridge, which connects the county to our 
international neighbor, Mexico, has contributed significantly to 
Cameron County tourism; and
	WHEREAS, The continued growth and success of the communities 
throughout the county are possible, in large part, because of the 
dedicated efforts not only of the area's residents, but also of the 
elected county officials and the county employees, and these 
hardworking, public-spirited citizens are truly deserving of 
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the county officials, county employees, 
and residents of Cameron County and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for much happiness and success in the future.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1918 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House