78R19702 WMS-D By: Escobar H.R. No. 1928R 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.