SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1082

WHEREAS, Cycling enthusiasts from throughout Texas, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will mount up on September 29, 2007, to take part in the fourth annual Conquer the Coast bike ride, the premier cycling event of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Conquer the Coast benefits the Tarpon Foundation, the primary fund-raising arm of the Intercollegiate Athletic Department at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; and

WHEREAS, Some 2,000 cyclists are expected to participate in this year's event, which features a 25-mile fun ride and a 65-mile scenic ride over the Harbor Bridge and around Corpus Christi Bay; and

WHEREAS, Hard-core riders may choose to test their mettle in the event's most challenging option: the Toughest 18 Miles in Texas time trial, which pits riders against the clock in the ultimate test of speed and endurance; and

WHEREAS, Conquer the Coast continues to grow in both size and stature in the cycling community, and this noteworthy event presents yet another opportunity to celebrate the remarkable beauty of this great state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize Conquer the Coast as the premier bike riding event of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend and extend best wishes to the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and race organizers and participants for another successful and memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate