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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Community leaders of Eagle Pass and Maverick County |
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are gathering at the State Capitol on January 29, 2009, to celebrate |
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the historical and economic importance of their region and to |
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discuss with members of the legislature issues of great |
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significance to area citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel |
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Maverick, the county was established in 1856, and the city of Eagle |
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Pass was incorporated in 1910; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Maverick County and Eagle Pass have |
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demonstrated a commitment to working together to create jobs, |
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motivate youth, and continuously improve the quality of life in the |
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area through such initiatives as the construction of a sports and |
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arts complex and a civic/international trade center; moreover, a |
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jail facility has been constructed to further enhance public |
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safety; and |
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WHEREAS, County and civic leaders are also dedicated to |
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ensuring the effective collaboration of the public and private |
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sectors and to administering an economic development plan to |
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attract and retain quality businesses, industries, trade, and |
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housing that are accessible to all residents; and |
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WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including one |
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rail bridge, Eagle Pass and Maverick County have become an |
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important port of entry to the bustling state of Coahuila, Mexico, |
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and the route of choice for many American tourists crossing the |
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border, and the area offers a variety of entertainment and |
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recreational opportunities to visitors; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Eagle Pass and Maverick County may |
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take justifiable pride in the region's rich history, and the |
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members of the house are pleased to acknowledge and applaud the |
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ongoing commitment and collaboration of the area's civic leaders, |
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corporate citizens, and residents; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2009, as Eagle |
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Pass-Maverick County Day and extend to the visiting delegation best |
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wishes for a productive and memorable trip to the State Capitol. |