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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 50
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WHEREAS, Community leaders of Eagle Pass and Maverick |
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County are gathering at the State Capitol on January 29, 2009, to |
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celebrate the historical and economic importance of their region |
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and to 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 |
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Eagle Pass was incorporated in 1910; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of Maverick County and Eagle Pass |
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have demonstrated a commitment to working together to create |
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jobs, motivate youth, and continuously improve the quality of |
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life in the area through such initiatives as the construction of |
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a sports and arts complex and a civic/international trade center; |
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moreover, a jail facility has been constructed to further enhance |
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public 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, |
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Mexico, and the route of choice for many American tourists |
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crossing the border, and the area offers a variety of |
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entertainment and 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 Senate are pleased to acknowledge and applaud the |
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ongoing commitment and collaboration of the area's civic |
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leaders, corporate citizens, and residents; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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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 |
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best wishes for a productive and memorable trip to the State |
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Capitol. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 28, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |