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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in Austin |
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to celebrate Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Southwest Texas, Maverick County was |
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formed in 1856 and named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel |
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Augustus Maverick; the county was formally organized 15 years |
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later, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the |
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border between Mexico and Texas; the city was originally named El |
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Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights of Mexican eagles |
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over the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, city and county officials have |
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demonstrated an ongoing commitment to working together to create |
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jobs, encourage young people, and improve the quality of life in |
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their region of the state; civic leaders are also dedicated to the |
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effective collaboration of the public and private sectors and to |
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the administration of an economic development plan that will |
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attract and retain solid business, industry, and trade, as well as |
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affordable housing; specific goals include expanding the region's |
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health care services and bringing in a four-year college to augment |
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local institutions Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College and |
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Southwest Texas Junior College; and |
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WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail |
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bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of entry for |
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international commerce, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas |
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provides a significant source of jobs, revenue, and tourism; |
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visitors to the region can also learn about area history at Fort |
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Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza and enjoy outdoor recreation at |
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Maverick County Lake; moreover, they can stroll the streets of |
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historic downtown Eagle Pass, which has been designated as a Texas |
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Main Street City by the Texas Historical Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the |
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hardworking people of Maverick County are looking ahead to the |
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opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on |
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their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes |
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for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin. |