SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 230

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the citizens of Roma in celebrating the 97th anniversary of the opening of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge; and

WHEREAS, In 1928, the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge was commissioned and financed by Joseph Erastus Pate and the Starr County Bridge Company and was constructed by engineer George Cole, who also built a number of other notable suspension bridges in the area; the bridge was built to facilitate commercial development and transportation between Roma, Texas, and Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and it has since become an enduring symbol of the shared cultural heritage and economic prosperity of the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico; and

WHEREAS, A remarkable example of early 20th-century engineering, the bridge is the only standing original international suspension bridge spanning the Rio Grande; although it was decommissioned in 1979, its historical and architectural significance led to its recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and secured its merit as a treasured landmark; and

WHEREAS, Beyond its practical function, the bridge represents the lasting bonds between the people of Texas and Mexico and stands as a testament to the spirit of cooperation that has defined the region for generations; it continues to foster economic and social ties and serves to strengthen the cross-border connections that are so vital to both communities; and

WHEREAS, This year's celebration of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge offers a special opportunity to reflect on its significant legacy and to recognize the outstanding efforts currently underway to renovate the bridge for operation as a pedestrian walkway and to protect this historic structure as a symbol of unity for future generations in the United States and Mexico; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize the 97th anniversary of the Roma-Ciudad Miguel Alemán International Suspension Bridge and commend all involved in its maintenance and revitalization for their contributions to preserving the historical and cultural richness of the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate