88R11072 AMB-D
 
  By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 136
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Laredo are gathering
  in Austin on February 8, 2023, to celebrate Laredo Legislative Day
  at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, Laredo was established in 1755 by Don Tomás Sánchez,
  and its history offers a compelling tale, as the town was forged by
  Spaniards, Indians, Mexicans, Texans, and Americans; a dynamic
  bilingual and bicultural community, this Texas city is proud of its
  Mexican roots; seven flags have flown over Laredo, and this unique
  city celebrates its dual historical and cultural ties throughout
  the year; and
         WHEREAS, Situated on the banks of the Rio Grande, Laredo is
  now the 10th-largest city in Texas and the number one inland port on
  the southern United States border; in addition, it is one of the top
  three ports of commerce in the nation, and in 2021, the city handled
  almost 60 percent of all overland trade between Texas and Mexico;
  and
         WHEREAS, Laredo represents a strong economic driver for the
  United States, handling more than $240 billion in total trade by
  value with the world and over five million commercial trucks
  annually; through trade activity, the city has contributed more
  than 474,000 direct and indirect jobs for the state of Texas, and in
  2022, it generated 2,563 jobs; Laredo is also home to multiple
  institutes of higher learning, including Laredo College and Texas
  A&M International University; and
         WHEREAS, Boasting a rich history and a thriving trade
  industry, Laredo has established itself as an outstanding community
  in which to live and work, and its citizens may indeed take pride in
  the place they call home; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby recognize February 8, 2023, as Laredo Legislative Day at the
  State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
  wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.