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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Harlingen are gathering in |
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Austin on March 5, 2025, to celebrate Harlingen Day at the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1904, Harlingen has flourished |
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as a center of commerce, culture, and connectivity in the Rio Grande |
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Valley; its vital infrastructure, including the Port of Harlingen |
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and the Free Trade International Bridge at Los Indios, positions it |
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as a key gateway for regional and international trade; in addition, |
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Southwest Airlines has been instrumental in the growth of Valley |
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International Airport, enhancing Harlingen's role as a major hub |
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for business and tourism; runway expansions and other recent |
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upgrades have further strengthened its capacity for both passenger |
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and cargo transport; and |
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WHEREAS, Harlingen is committed to distinguishing itself as a |
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leader in higher education and workforce development; Texas State |
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Technical College and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
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prepare students for careers in technology, health care, and other |
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crucial industries; in addition, the city is a regional leader in |
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the medical field, ensuring access to quality care and advancing |
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education as the home of Valley Baptist Health System, Harlingen |
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Medical Center, Su Clinica Harlingen, and the UTRGV Regional |
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Academic Health Center; moreover, the local small business |
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community fosters creativity and innovation; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for its warm climate and natural beauty, |
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Harlingen draws numerous outdoor enthusiasts to its world-class |
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birding sites, and it hosts the popular Rio Grande Valley Birding |
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Festival; visitors and residents alike enjoy exploring cultural |
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landmarks, among them the Iwo Jima Monument and Museum and the |
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revitalized historic downtown; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Harlingen take great pride in their |
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city's diverse heritage while continuing to build on its many |
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achievements of the modern era, and it is indeed fitting to honor |
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the contributions they have made to the story of the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize March 5, 2025, as Harlingen Day at the State |
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Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes |
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for a memorable and enjoyable stay in Austin. |