Bill Text: TX SR80 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the 168th anniversary of the incorporation of Brownsville.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-23 - Reported enrolled [SR80 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR80-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the City of Brownsville in honor of the 168th | ||
anniversary of the city's incorporation, which took place on | ||
February 7, 2021; and | ||
WHEREAS, The origins of Brownsville trace back to a small | ||
settlement surrounding Fort Brown, a United States military | ||
outpost constructed in 1846; it was named in honor of Major Jacob | ||
Brown, who was killed during an attack on the fort at the onset of | ||
the Mexican-American War; in 1848, the same year the area became | ||
part of the State of Texas following the Treaty of | ||
Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the settlement was established as | ||
Brownsville, and the city was incorporated in 1853; and | ||
WHEREAS, Brownsville became a center of trade with Mexico | ||
and European nations; the city forged ahead in the 20th century | ||
with the installation of railroads and the expansion of | ||
commercial farming, and in 1936, the city established a port and | ||
shipping channel to the Gulf of Mexico; as the population has | ||
grown from 6,000 in 1900 to more than 180,000 today, the city has | ||
maintained its reputation as a hub of international culture; the | ||
largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, it serves as an active | ||
gateway between two countries that are joined by hundreds of | ||
years of custom and family; and | ||
WHEREAS, Residents of Brownsville have fostered a | ||
tradition of progress that has continued into the new millennium; | ||
in 2001 and 2014, Brownsville was named an All-American City by | ||
the National Civic League for its outstanding accomplishments in | ||
improving economic development, community health, and civic | ||
engagement; and | ||
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to | ||
build an even brighter future, the citizens of Brownsville are | ||
justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed fitting to | ||
honor their many contributions to the story of the Lone Star | ||
State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 168th anniversary of the | ||
incorporation of Brownsville and extend to its residents sincere | ||
best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it | ||
further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the City of Brownsville as an expression of high regard 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 February 23, 2021. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |