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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
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WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in |
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Austin 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 |
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Samuel Augustus Maverick; the county was formally organized 15 |
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years later, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on |
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the border between Texas and Mexico; the city was originally |
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named El Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights of |
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Mexican eagles 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 |
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the effective collaboration of the public and private sectors and |
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to the administration of an economic development plan that will |
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attract and retain solid business, industry, and trade, as well |
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as affordable housing; and |
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WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a |
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rail bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of |
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entry for international commerce, and the Kickapoo Traditional |
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Tribe of Texas provides a significant source of jobs, revenue, |
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and tourism; visitors to the region can also learn about area |
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history at Fort Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza and enjoy outdoor |
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recreation at Maverick County Lake; moreover, they can stroll the |
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streets of historic downtown Eagle Pass, which has been |
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designated as a Texas Main Street City by the Texas Historical |
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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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |
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Gutierrez |
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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 8, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |