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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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recognize the City of Laredo on the occasion of its 270th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1755 Captain Tomás Sánchez de la Barrera |
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established a settlement under Spanish rule called Villa de San |
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Agustín de Laredo; in the 270 years since Laredo was founded, the |
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flags of Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, the Republic of the Rio |
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Grande, the Confederate States, and the United States have flown |
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over the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Today Laredo thrives as a hub of vibrant culture |
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and community, serves as an important crossing point on the Rio |
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Grande, and is North America's leading international trade port |
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and international trading center; with a bright economic future, |
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Laredo is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, and |
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its residents benefit from the city's exemplary institutions of |
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higher education and its prosperous retail, health services, and |
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hospitality industries; and |
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WHEREAS, To commemorate the city's 270th anniversary, the |
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Webb County Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with numerous |
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community organizations, held daylong festivities in the city's |
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San Agustín Plaza on May 17, 2025; enjoyable activities for |
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residents and visitors alike included local markets, historical |
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exhibits, live music, delicious dining, and a celebratory piñata |
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breaking; and |
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WHEREAS, Laredo's 270th anniversary provides the |
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opportunity for its proud residents to remember their many |
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accomplishments while looking forward to their city's bright |
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future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the City of Laredo |
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on its 270th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |