SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Brownsville in celebrating January 29, 2013, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, The Brownsville delegation visiting the Capitol is led by the United Brownsville Partnership and includes representatives from the City of Brownsville, the Brownsville Navigation District, The University of Texas at Brownsville, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Texas Southmost College, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, the Brownsville Independent School District, the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Economic Development Council, the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, Cameron County, the United Way of Southern Cameron County, and Workforce Solutions Cameron; and

WHEREAS, The largest city in the lower Rio Grande Valley and the southernmost city in the state, Brownsville is the seat of Cameron County; chartered in 1848, it was incorporated by an act of the Third Legislature of the State of Texas in 1850 and is named in honor of Major Jacob Brown, who died in action in the lead-in to the Mexican War; and

WHEREAS, Brownsville is a center for the cultural heritage of the United States and Mexico; hundreds of years of history and tradition are celebrated throughout each year at a wide array of festivals and events that bring together the two cultures in a spirit of cooperation and mutual support; and

WHEREAS, The Brownsville community developed the Imagine Brownsville Comprehensive Plan in order to implement a bold vision for the future that builds on the strengths of the people and the region's unique economic assets; it is truly fitting that this vibrant community be recognized with a special day at the Capitol; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Brownsville on their many contributions to the state and extend to the city's delegation best wishes for a memorable Brownsville Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the delegation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on Janauary 29, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate