H.R. No. 1928



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Port Isabel, Texas, is a city steeped in history; 
named for Queen Isabella of Spain and rumored to have been one of 
the haunts of the pirate Jean Lafitte, Port Isabel was also a supply 
base for General Zachary Taylor's army during the Mexican War, as 
well as an embarkation point for eastern gold-seekers on their way 
to California; and
	WHEREAS, Port Isabel is located on the Laguna Madre in 
southeastern Cameron County, and its prosperity has always been 
linked to its seaside location; a major shrimping center, the area 
is ideal for commercial and sport fishing, and the city's port 
processes hundreds of tons of cargo each year; and
	WHEREAS, Among the town's many points of interest are the 
historic Port Isabel Lighthouse, the cruise ship Le Mistral, the 
restored shrimp boat Lady Bea, and the nearby Laguna Atascosa 
National Wildlife Refuge; recreational activities include fishing, 
boating, and hunting; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a rich history and dynamic citizenry, 
Port Isabel is a city whose populace can take considerable pride in 
its past while looking forward to the future, and this unique 
community is deserving of special legislative recognition at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the accomplishments of the citizens, past 
and present, of Port Isabel and extend to the city's current 
residents sincere best wishes for future prosperity.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1928 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House