Bill Text: TX HR421 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing February 17, 2011, as Eagle Pass-Maverick County Day at the State Capitol.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-18 - Reported enrolled [HR421 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR421-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 421 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Residents of Eagle Pass and Maverick County are | ||
| gathering in Austin on February 17, 2011, to celebrate Eagle | ||
| Pass-Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Located in southwest Texas, Maverick County was | ||
| established in 1856 and named for state legislator Samuel Augustus | ||
| Maverick; its county seat, Eagle Pass, was organized in the early | ||
| 1870s on the border between Mexico and Texas; the city was | ||
| originally named El Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights | ||
| of Mexican eagles over the area and has a unique history as a | ||
| gateway to Texas from Mexico; and | ||
| WHEREAS, City and county officials are committed to working | ||
| together to create jobs, encourage young people, and improve the | ||
| quality of life in their region of the state; among recent | ||
| accomplishments are an addition to Loop 480, a new jail facility, | ||
| the first phase of the Eagle Pass ISD Student Activity Center, and | ||
| the 44,000-square-foot International Center for Trade, which has | ||
| served as a venue for area meetings and conferences since 2006; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Civic leaders are also dedicated to the effective | ||
| collaboration of the public and private sectors and to the | ||
| administration of an economic development plan that will attract | ||
| and retain solid business, industry, and trade, as well as | ||
| affordable housing; specific goals include expanding the region's | ||
| health care services and bringing in a four-year college to augment | ||
| local institutions Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College and | ||
| Southwest Texas Junior College; and | ||
| WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail | ||
| bridge, Eagle Pass and Maverick County have become an important | ||
| port of entry for international commerce, and the Kickapoo | ||
| Traditional Tribe of Texas provides an important source of jobs, | ||
| revenue, and tourism; visitors to the region can also learn about | ||
| area history at Fort Duncan Park and San Juan Plaza and enjoy | ||
| outdoor recreation at Maverick County Lake; moreover, they can | ||
| stroll the streets of historic downtown Eagle Pass, which was | ||
| recently designated as a Texas Main Street City by the Texas | ||
| Historical Commission; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Led by Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo and | ||
| Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu, community residents are | ||
| justifiably proud of their contributions to the Lone Star State, | ||
| and it is most fitting that they be honored on this special day; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize February 17, 2011, as Eagle | ||
| Pass-Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and extend to the | ||
| visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a meaningful and | ||
| memorable stay in Austin. | ||
| King of Zavala | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 421 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 17, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
