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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The City of Laredo is celebrating the 270th |
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anniversary of its founding on May 15, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Located on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo |
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traces its roots to 1755, when Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera y Garza |
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established the settlement and was appointed its captain and chief |
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justice; the town received a resident priest in 1760; as its |
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population grew steadily, the first public school was established; |
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it was named the capital of the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840, |
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and it ultimately became part of Texas in 1846; two years later, it |
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was chosen as the Webb County seat; and |
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WHEREAS, From its earliest days, Laredo was an important hub |
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for trade, and the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s furthered |
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the city's development into an international gateway; its economy |
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was also supported by coal mining, onion farming, and the discovery |
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of oil and gas in the early 20th century; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Laredo is home to more than 255,000 people, |
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and its leading industries include transportation and warehousing, |
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retail trade, and educational services; residents and visitors |
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alike enjoy such attractions as the San Agustín Plaza, the Republic |
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of the Rio Grande Museum, and the San Agustín Cathedral; in |
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addition, outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the region for hiking, |
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birding, and other activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build |
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an even brighter future, the people of Laredo are justifiably proud |
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of their community, and it is indeed fitting to honor their |
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contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 270th anniversary of the City of |
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Laredo and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the |
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future. |
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Raymond |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1079 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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