Bill Text: TX SR132 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Maverick County Day at the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-08 - Reported enrolled [SR132 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR132-Introduced.html
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| By: Gutierrez | S.R. No. 132 | |
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| WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in Austin | ||
| to celebrate Maverick County Day at the State Capitol; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Located in Southwest Texas, Maverick County was | ||
| formed in 1856 and named for cattleman and state legislator Samuel | ||
| Augustus Maverick; the county was formally organized 15 years | ||
| later, and its county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the | ||
| border between Texas and Mexico; the city was originally named | ||
| El Paso del Aguila because of the frequent flights of Mexican | ||
| eagles over the area; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the years, city and county officials have | ||
| demonstrated an ongoing commitment to working together to create | ||
| jobs, encourage young people, and improve the quality of life in | ||
| their region of the state; 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; and | ||
| WHEREAS, With three international bridges, including a rail | ||
| bridge, Maverick County has become an important port of entry for | ||
| international commerce, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas | ||
| provides a significant 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 has been designated as a Texas | ||
| Main Street City by the Texas Historical Commission; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Even as they celebrate their rich heritage, the | ||
| hardworking people of Maverick County are looking ahead to the | ||
| opportunities of the future, and they may reflect with pride on | ||
| their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature | ||
| hereby recognize Maverick County Day at the State Capitol and | ||
| extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. | ||
