Bill Text: TX HR385 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 385 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing March 1, 2011, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-14 - Reported enrolled [HR385 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR385-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 385



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Proud residents of Corpus Christi and the Coastal
	Bend area are gathering in Austin on March 1, 2011, to celebrate
	Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Home to many of Texas' top attractions, this region
	along the Gulf Coast is an economic powerhouse with a notable
	history and a bright future; and
	WHEREAS, The Padre Island National Seashore's 68-mile beach
	constitutes the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world and
	is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts; the Aransas National Wildlife
	Refuge draws 80,000 visitors a year, and the Texas Maritime Museum
	draws more than 1,000 visitors a month; and
	WHEREAS, The Port of Corpus Christi is the sixth-largest port
	in the nation and an important strategic deployment port for the
	United States military; Naval Air Station Kingsville is one of the
	United States Navy's premier jet-training bases, and Naval Air
	Station Corpus Christi has played a vital role in the growth of the
	area; and
	WHEREAS, Postsecondary education is also important in the
	life of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend area, with Texas A&M
	University--Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University--Kingsville, and
	Del Mar College serving over 28,000 students; in 2006, Texas A&M
	University--Kingsville opened the doors of its Rangel College of
	Pharmacy, the first health-related professional school to open in
	South Texas, and in 2005, Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi
	opened the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies; and
	WHEREAS, With its deepwater port facilities, abundant
	natural resources, and hardworking citizens, the Coastal Bend area
	of Texas is an inviting place in which to live, work, and raise a
	family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 1, 2011, as Coastal Bend Day at
	the State Capitol and commend the residents of the area for their
	many contributions to the rich cultural and economic fabric of our
	state.

	Hunter

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 385 was adopted by the House on March
	1, 2011, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House