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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 136
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WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Laredo are |
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gathering in Austin on February 8, 2023, to celebrate Laredo |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Laredo was established in 1755 by Don Tomás |
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Sánchez, and its history offers a compelling tale, as the town |
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was forged by Spaniards, Indians, Mexicans, Texans, and |
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Americans; a dynamic bilingual and bicultural community, this |
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Texas city is proud of its Mexican roots; seven flags have flown |
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over Laredo, and this unique city celebrates its dual historical |
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and cultural ties throughout the year; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo is |
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now the 10th-largest city in Texas and the number one inland port |
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on the southern United States border; in addition, it is one of |
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the top three ports of commerce in the nation, and in 2021, the |
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city handled almost 60 percent of all overland trade between |
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Texas and Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Laredo represents a strong economic driver for |
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the United States, handling more than $240 billion in total trade |
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by value with the world and over five million commercial trucks |
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annually; through trade activity, the city has contributed more |
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than 474,000 direct and indirect jobs for the state of Texas, and |
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in 2022, it generated 2,563 jobs; Laredo is also home to multiple |
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institutes of higher learning, including Laredo College and |
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Texas A&M International University; and |
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WHEREAS, Boasting a rich history and a thriving trade |
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industry, Laredo has established itself as an outstanding |
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community in which to live and work, and its citizens may indeed |
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take pride in the place they call home; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 8, 2023, as Laredo |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting |
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delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
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stay in Austin. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 7, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |