SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Port Isabel and Texans across the state in celebrating March 3, 2015, as Port Isabel Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Port Isabel was originally named Fronton De Santa Isabel after the land grant awarded to Don Rafael Garcia in the early 19th century; it was incorporated in 1928 as Port Isabel in recognition of the proposed port at the town site; and

WHEREAS, Located near the southern end of South Padre Island on Laguna Madre Bay, Port Isabel offers a wide range of attractions and recreational opportunities, from world-class fishing to the longest pier in Texas to the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse; and

WHEREAS, This unique community is home to such exciting annual events as the Lighted Boat Parade, Queen Isabella Market Day, the Lighthouse Arts and Heritage Festival, and the Longest Causeway Run and Fitness Walk; the city also boasts an exemplary public library system, excellent public schools, active sports programs, impressive museums, and a gracious, small-town quality of life; and

WHEREAS, The people of Port Isabel are eagerly facing a prosperous future while continuing to embrace their rich and colorful past; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the people of Port Isabel on their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and extend to them best wishes for a memorable Port Isabel Day at the Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate