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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. |