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79R13860 MAM-D

By:  King of Zavala                                               H.R. No. 1253



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Eagle Pass and Maverick County are 
gathering at the State Capitol on April 20, 2005, to celebrate the 
contributions of their region to the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Maverick County was named for Samuel Augustus 
Maverick in 1856, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, is located on the 
Mexican border; originally named El Paso del Aguila because of the 
frequent flights of Mexican eagles over the area, the county seat 
was settled during the middle of the 19th century and has a unique 
history as a gateway to Texas from Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, A favorite of tourists from across the state, Eagle 
Pass and Maverick County are home to several historically 
significant sites, including Fort Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza; 
outdoor recreational activities abound at Maverick County Lake, and 
nearby Piedras Negras offers residents and tourists alike the 
opportunity to experience the charm of Mexico firsthand; and
	WHEREAS, As a center for industry, commerce, tourism, and 
recreation, Maverick County and Eagle Pass occupy an enviable 
position in South Texas; both city and county governments are 
committed to the expansion and development of the region's many 
resources, including local infrastructure improvements, 
construction of an international trade and convention center, and 
preservation of historic sites; and
	WHEREAS, Led by Maverick County Judge Jose A. Aranda, Jr., 
and Eagle Pass Mayor Chad Foster, members of the community visiting 
on this day have much to be proud of as they continue to work toward 
building a bright and prosperous future for the area; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 20, 2005, as Eagle Pass and 
Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the group 
here today a warm welcome to Austin.