Bill Text: TX HR190 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 7 and 8, 2023, as Maverick County and Eagle Pass Days at the State Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-08 - Reported enrolled [HR190 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR190-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 190

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Maverick County are gathering in
Austin on February 7 and 8, 2023, to celebrate Maverick County and
Eagle Pass Days 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 the county seat, Eagle Pass, was established on the Rio
Grande, beginning its role as a center for travel and trade along
the Texas-Mexico border; 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 business, industry, and trade while increasing
affordable housing; the area's educational opportunities are
furthered by the offerings of Southwest Texas Junior College and
Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College, and plans are
underway to establish a comprehensive, four-year university in
Eagle Pass affiliated with SRSU and the Texas State University
System; 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; in 2021, the Port of Eagle
Pass handled a record $33.82 billion in exports and imports, making
it the eighth busiest border crossing in the U.S.; additionally,
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 and Eagle Pass 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 7 and 8, 2023, as Maverick
County and Eagle Pass Days at the State Capitol and extend to the
visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and
enjoyable stay in Austin.
Morales of Maverick
Phelan Guerra Murr
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
Allison Harless Noble
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
Ashby Harrison Orr
Bailes Hayes Ortega
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
Bernal Herrero Perez
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
Bonnen Holland Price
Bowers Howard Ramos
Bryant Hull Raney
Buckley Hunter Raymond
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
Canales Kacal Schofield
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
Cole Kitzman Shine
Collier Klick Slaton
Cook Kuempel Slawson
Cortez Lalani Smith
Craddick Lambert Smithee
Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
Darby Leach Stucky
Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
Dean Longoria Talarico
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
Dutton Lozano Thimesch
Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
Frazier Martinez Tinderholt
Gamez Martinez Fischer Toth
Garcia Metcalf Troxclair
Gates Meyer Turner
Gerdes Meza VanDeaver
Geren Moody Vasut
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Vo
Goldman Morales of Maverick Walle
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wilson
González of El Paso Morrison Wu
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr. Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 190 was adopted by the House on February
8, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House