SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 124
         WHEREAS, Civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend are
  gathering in Austin on February 8, 2017, to celebrate the many
  qualities that make their region one of the state's premier
  vacation destinations; and
 
         WHEREAS, Each year, the Coastal Bend draws more than 9.3
  million travelers from across the country and around the globe;
  in Corpus Christi alone, these 9.3 million guests collectively
  spend nearly 21 million days visiting the city, thereby infusing
  over $1.3 billion into the local economy and supporting some
  29,000 jobs; and
 
         WHEREAS, The myriad popular attractions in the area
  include the Padre Island National Seashore, the Texas State
  Aquarium, and the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature
  Center, with its 182 acres of tropical flowers, butterflies, and
  parrots; in addition, visitors enjoy such cultural and
  educational venues as the Art Museum of South Texas, the Corpus
  Christi Museum of Science and History, and the USS Lexington
  aircraft carrier; the Coastal Bend also hosts many youth and
  amateur sporting events; and
 
         WHEREAS, Tourism is a mainstay of the state economy as a
  whole, generating billions of dollars in state and local tax
  revenue while bolstering businesses related to transportation,
  retail sales, dining, and entertainment; the Coastal Bend area
  contributes significantly to the vibrancy of this industry in the
  Lone Star State, and its residents may indeed take pride in the
  rich heritage and natural beauty that bring so many visitors to
  their communities; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 8, 2017, as Coastal Bend
  Day at the State Capitol and extend to the region's delegation
  sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event.
 
  Hinojosa, Kolkhorst,
  Lucio, Zaffirini    
 
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
 
 
 
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       Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       President of the Senate
     
         I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 8, 2017.
   
   
   
    ______________________________ 
       Secretary of the Senate