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                                                                  H.R. No. 2079



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation 
Authority (the "RTA") was organized pursuant to legislation adopted 
by the 68th Legislature and confirmed by almost a two-thirds vote of 
the electorate in Corpus Christi on August 10, 1985; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA expanded a public transit system that 
principally served only the central city area of Corpus Christi 
into a regional transportation system that serves not only Corpus 
Christi but all of Nueces County and seven area communities--840 
square miles of service area; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA operates a unique mix of transportation 
systems with over 120 different vehicles, including traditional 
fixed route service, paratransit service, downtown trolleys, a 
harbor ferry, van pools, a tourist tram, and special event 
park-and-ride services; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA has constructed five major transfer stations 
in the community and has completed five different Livable 
Communities Initiative (LCI) projects with the U.S. Federal Transit 
Administration, improving the appearance of neighborhoods and 
enhancing mobility options for the public; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA has been proactive in providing 
transportation services for individuals with disabilities through 
its B-Line service, its accessible fixed route service, and a broad 
range of mobility improvements in the streets and sidewalks of the 
RTA's service area; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA has developed innovative partnerships with 
private businesses, nonprofit groups, and public organizations, 
such as the City of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College, Texas A&M 
University--Corpus Christi, and rural transit districts in the area 
that have improved transportation services for area residents and 
reduced expenses for the participating entities; and
	WHEREAS, The RTA has transported passengers on more than 90 
million passenger trips during its history of almost 20 years in 
serving the communities of the Corpus Christi region; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th 
Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend the Corpus Christi 
Regional Transportation Authority as it prepares to celebrate its 
20th anniversary on August 10, 2005, for its continued efforts in 
providing mobility to the public in the Corpus Christi region and 
enhancing the livability and economic vitality of the communities 
it serves in South Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That congratulations be extended to the current and 
former members of the board of directors of the RTA over the past 20 
years and for the dedication of more than 300 regular and contract 
employees of the RTA who have worked together to make the RTA 
successful in its mission of serving the public through providing 
quality transportation service; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority 
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                         Herrero
                                                                            Luna
                                                                          Seaman

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2079 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House