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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join the civic and business leaders of the Coastal Bend in |
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celebrating February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend Day at the |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend community annually offers more |
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than 10 million travelers a unique opportunity to experience its |
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vibrant culture and natural beauty; these visitors bring |
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significant economic support to the region, infuse the City of |
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Corpus Christi and surrounding areas with over a billion dollars |
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annually, and sustain thousands of jobs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend has a rich history and is |
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recognized as Texas' only World War II heritage site by the |
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National Park Service; this designation honors Naval Air Station |
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Corpus Christi, where a training program was held that trained |
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more than 35,000 naval aviators who greatly contributed to the |
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success of the war effort, and the site continues to inspire |
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belief in the value of service and dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, The region's many attractions, including Padre |
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Island National Seashore, the Texas State Aquarium, the USS |
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Lexington aircraft carrier, and a variety of youth and amateur |
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sporting events, provide resources for families to come |
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together, build lasting memories, and appreciate the natural and |
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cultural wealth of the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Corpus Christi is the eighth-largest city in |
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Texas, and it will soon be home to the state's first municipally |
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owned seawater desalination facility; The Port of Corpus Christi |
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is a vital economic engine that brings opportunity to the Coastal |
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Bend region and supports significant change and growth for Texas |
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and the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Educational institutions including Texas A&M |
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University--Corpus Christi, Del Mar Community College, Coastal |
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Bend College, and the Corpus Christi Independent School District |
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provide access to knowledge and training to prepare students for |
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the future while fostering an understanding of the important role |
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they play in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The residents of the Coastal Bend work together |
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to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all and bring |
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their shared vision to life through collaboration, community |
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involvement, and the appreciation of their shared home; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 12, 2025, as Coastal Bend |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the region's delegation |
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sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this special occasion. |