SR29 - Recognizing February 5, 2025, as Maverick County Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29          WHEREAS, Residents of Maverick County are gathering in   Austin on February 5, 2025, 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 State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 5, 2025, as Maverick   County Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the   visiting delegation.     Gutierrez                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate