86R11497 SME-D
 
  By: Nevárez H.R. No. 300
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in Austin
  to celebrate Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Located in Southwest Texas, Maverick County was
  formed in 1856 and named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel
  Augustus Maverick; the county was formally organized 15 years
  later, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the
  border between Mexico and Texas; the city was originally named El
  Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights of Mexican eagles
  over the area; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, city and county officials have
  demonstrated an ongoing commitment to working together to create
  jobs, encourage young people, and improve the quality of life in
  their region of the state; civic leaders are also dedicated to the
  effective collaboration of the public and private sectors and to
  the administration of an economic development plan that will
  attract and retain solid business, industry, and trade, as well as
  affordable housing; specific goals include expanding the region's
  health care services and bringing in a four-year college to augment
  local institutions Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College and
  Southwest Texas Junior College; and
         WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail
  bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of entry for
  international commerce, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
  provides a significant source of jobs, revenue, and tourism;
  visitors to the region can also learn about area history at Fort
  Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza and enjoy outdoor recreation at
  Maverick County Lake; moreover, they can stroll the streets of
  historic downtown Eagle Pass, which has been designated as a Texas
  Main Street City by the Texas Historical Commission; and
         WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the
  hardworking people of Maverick County are looking ahead to the
  opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on
  their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State
  Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes
  for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.