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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the citizens of Port Isabel and Texans across the state in |
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celebrating March 3, 2015, as Port Isabel Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Port Isabel was originally named Fronton De Santa |
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Isabel after the land grant awarded to Don Rafael Garcia in the |
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early 19th century; it was incorporated in 1928 as Port Isabel in |
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recognition of the proposed port at the town site; and |
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WHEREAS, Located near the southern end of South Padre |
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Island on Laguna Madre Bay, Port Isabel offers a wide range of |
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attractions and recreational opportunities, from world-class |
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fishing to the longest pier in Texas to the historic Port Isabel |
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Lighthouse; and |
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WHEREAS, This unique community is home to such exciting |
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annual events as the Lighted Boat Parade, Queen Isabella Market |
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Day, the Lighthouse Arts and Heritage Festival, and the Longest |
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Causeway Run and Fitness Walk; the city also boasts an exemplary |
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public library system, excellent public schools, active sports |
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programs, impressive museums, and a gracious, small-town quality |
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of life; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Port Isabel are eagerly facing a |
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prosperous future while continuing to embrace their rich and |
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colorful past; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the people of Port Isabel on their |
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many contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and |
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extend to them best wishes for a memorable Port Isabel Day at the |
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Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |
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Lucio |
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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 February 23, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |