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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Eagle Pass and Maverick County are |
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gathering at the State Capitol on January 31, 2007, to celebrate the |
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contributions of their region to the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Maverick County was named for Samuel Augustus |
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Maverick in 1856, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, is located on the |
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border between Mexico and Texas; originally named El Paso del |
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Aguila because of the frequent flights of Mexican eagles over the |
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area, the county seat was settled during the middle of the 19th |
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century and has a unique history as a gateway to Texas from Mexico; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A favorite of tourists from across the state, Eagle |
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Pass and Maverick County are home to several historically |
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significant sites, including Fort Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza; |
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outdoor recreational activities abound at Maverick County Lake, and |
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nearby Piedras Negras offers residents and tourists alike the |
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opportunity to experience the charm of Mexico firsthand; and |
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WHEREAS, As a center for industry, commerce, tourism, and |
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recreation, Maverick County and Eagle Pass occupy an enviable |
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position in South Texas; both city and county governments are |
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committed to the expansion and development of the region's many |
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resources, including local infrastructure improvements, |
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construction of an international trade and convention center, and |
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preservation of historic sites; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by Maverick County Judge Jose A. Aranda, Jr., |
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and Eagle Pass Mayor Chad Foster, members of the community visiting |
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on this day have much to be proud of as they continue to work toward |
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building a bright and prosperous future for the area; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 31, 2007, as Eagle Pass and |
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Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the group |
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here today a warm welcome to Austin. |
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King of Zavala |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 177 was adopted by the House on |
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January 31, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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