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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority |
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Day at the State Capitol is taking place on February 11, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, CCRTA operates a unique mix of transportation |
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systems to serve the needs of the Corpus Christi area, including |
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traditional fixed-route bus service, park-and-ride service, |
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paratransit service, downtown circulators, van pools, visitor |
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shuttles, emergency evacuation services, critical transportation |
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for area warming and cooling centers, and various special event |
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services; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has demonstrated excellence in |
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emergency preparedness and bus security, and it partners with law |
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enforcement and first responders to provide emergency |
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transportation services; among its many achievements, CCRTA earned |
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two national Gold Awards from the American Public Transportation |
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Association for its efforts in assisting with evacuations during |
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hurricanes and local emergencies; in addition, the organization |
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leads initiatives to combat human trafficking by training |
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employees, raising public awareness, and collaborating with |
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advocacy groups to enhance community safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its involvement in the South Texas Military |
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Facilities Task Force, CCRTA supports the military community, and |
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it provides job opportunities for veterans and enhances regional |
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mobility for service members and civilian employees; the |
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organization also furthers economic development in South Texas by |
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offering customized transportation for major employers, supporting |
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visitor development, and investing in transit infrastructure for |
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future growth; and |
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WHEREAS, CCRTA has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to |
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investing in natural gas and low-emission technologies that reduce |
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air pollution and enhance air quality throughout the region, which |
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is a critical area for refinery operations, shipping, and |
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manufacturing; through its efforts, the organization has helped the |
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region remain the only industrialized region in the country that is |
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not in nonattainment status for air quality; and |
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WHEREAS, CCRTA serves as a lifeline for senior citizens, |
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individuals with disabilities, veterans, students, and |
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transit-dependent residents; the organization works to ensure that |
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all persons in the South Texas community have access to health care, |
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employment, education, and other quality-of-life opportunities; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, By providing local residents with a robust and |
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sustainable transportation network, CCRTA is making a vital |
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contribution to the Corpus Christi area, and the organization is |
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indeed deserving of recognition for its outstanding service; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as Corpus Christi |
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Regional Transportation Authority Day at the State Capitol and |
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extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. |
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Hunter |
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| Burrows |
Guerra |
Morales Shaw |
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| Ashby |
Harris Davila |
Olcott |
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| Bell of Kaufman |
Hayes |
Ordaz |
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| Bell of Montgomery |
Hefner |
Orr |
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| Bernal |
Hernandez |
Patterson |
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| Bonnen |
Hinojosa |
Perez of El Paso |
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| Bowers |
Holt |
Perez of Harris |
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| Campos |
Jones of Dallas |
Rodríguez Ramos |
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| Canales |
Jones of Harris |
Romero |
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| Collier |
Kitzman |
Schatzline |
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| Cortez |
Lalani |
Schoolcraft |
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| Cunningham |
Landgraf |
Shofner |
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| A. Davis of Dallas |
Little |
Smithee |
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| Y. Davis of Dallas |
Longoria |
Spiller |
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| Dean |
Lopez of Bexar |
Swanson |
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| DeAyala |
Lopez of Cameron |
Talarico |
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| Dorazio |
Louderback |
Tepper |
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| Garcia of Bexar |
Martinez Fischer |
Vasut |
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| Garcia of Dallas |
McLaughlin |
Villalobos |
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| Garcia Hernandez |
McQueeney |
Virdell |
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| Gervin-Hawkins |
Money |
Wharton |
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| González of Dallas |
Moody |
Wilson |
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| González of El Paso |
Morales of Harris |
Wu |
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| Goodwin |
Morales of Maverick |
Zwiener |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 210 was adopted by the House on February |
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11, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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