SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	join the citizens of Brownsville in celebrating January 29, 2013,
	as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, The Brownsville delegation visiting the Capitol
	is led by the United Brownsville Partnership and includes
	representatives from the City of Brownsville, the Brownsville
	Navigation District, The University of Texas at Brownsville, the
	Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, Texas Southmost
	College, the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, the
	Brownsville Independent School District, the Brownsville Public
	Utilities Board, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, the
	Brownsville Economic Development Council, the Brownsville
	Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville South Padre
	Island International Airport, Cameron County, the United Way of
	Southern Cameron County, and Workforce Solutions Cameron; and
	WHEREAS, The largest city in the lower Rio Grande Valley
	and the southernmost city in the state, Brownsville is the seat
	of Cameron County; chartered in 1848, it was incorporated by an
	act of the Third Legislature of the State of Texas in 1850 and is
	named in honor of Major Jacob Brown, who died in action in the
	lead-in to the Mexican War; and
	WHEREAS, Brownsville is a center for the cultural heritage
	of the United States and Mexico; hundreds of years of history and
	tradition are celebrated throughout each year at a wide array of
	festivals and events that bring together the two cultures in a
	spirit of cooperation and mutual support; and
	WHEREAS, The Brownsville community developed the Imagine
	Brownsville Comprehensive Plan in order to implement a bold
	vision for the future that builds on the strengths of the people
	and the region's unique economic assets; it is truly fitting that
	this vibrant community be recognized with a special day at the
	Capitol; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby commend the citizens of Brownsville on their
	many contributions to the state and extend to the city's
	delegation best wishes for a memorable Brownsville Day at the
	State Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the delegation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on Janauary 29, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate